Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls with Quinoa
This hearty and satisfying salad bowl recipe is filled with leafy romaine, juicy chicken and protein-packed quinoa then drizzled with a Caesar vinaigrette.
Servings 4
Calories 430kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups romaine chopped
- 12 ounces shredded cooked chicken breast such as rotisserie
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa prepared according to package instructions
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
Caesar Salad Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste optional
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- To assemble the bowls, fill each with two cups romaine, 3 ounces cooked chicken and 1/2 cup cooked quinoa.8 cups romaine, 12 ounces shredded cooked chicken breast, 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- Prepare the vinaigrette by combining all ingredients in a small bowl and whisking until emulsified. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon anchovy paste, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic, salt and pepper to taste
- When you're ready to eat the salad, drizzle each with equal parts of the salad dressing. Top each bowl with parmesan cheese to serve.1/4 cup parmesan cheese
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Notes
If you don't have quinoa on hand, this is great with farro, bulgur wheat or spelt!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8270IU | Vitamin C: 9.9mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 3.6mg
