BEST Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad with Lightened up Caesar Dressing

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This Healthy Caesar Chicken Salad includes a lightened up dressing that tastes just like the real thing, plus easy homemade croutons that are a way better than store bought!

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It’s great for lunch, dinner, or for meal prep. An all around WINNER!

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For the Caesar dressing: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor along with 1/8 tsp salt and a few cracks of pepper.

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Blend until smooth. Taste and add any additional salt, pepper, mustard, parmesan, etc. as needed.

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Store in a jar or airtight container. For best results, allow dressing to chill for 30 minutes before serving. 

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Log dressing separately so you can add as much or little as you wish!

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For the Croutons: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut bread into small cubes.

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Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and spray them lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle it with garlic salt and parsley

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Bake for 10 minutes until slightly crispy. They will crisp up more as they cool.

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For the Chicken: Add your chicken cubes to your large ziplock bag (or bowl) along with the pickle juice.

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Add the brown sugar and black pepper now too if using (I don't taste a huge difference either way!) Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.

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Remove chicken from the brine and lightly pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle all over with the salt and smoked paprika.

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Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. 

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Add the chicken in a single layer and spray the top with cooking spray. Cook for 8-10 minutes, tossing halfway through.

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To Assemble the Salad: In a bowl, combine the kale and romaine. Add the parmesan and chicken on top.

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Pour over the dressing, top with the croutons, and mix well to combine. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and serve!

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For full recipe, instructions, helpful tips, nutrition and more swipe up or visit blog! 

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