Caesar Chicken Salad
Caesar Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, shaved or finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Season chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper. Cook the chicken breasts using your preferred method (e.g., boiling, baking, or pan-searing) until fully cooked through and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. Once cooked, allow the chicken to cool slightly, then shred it. A stand mixer with a paddle attachment on low speed can efficiently shred the chicken.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 165
- 2
While the chicken is cooking or cooling, toast the pine nuts. Heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts and toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the Brussels sprouts by finely shaving them using a mandoline, a sharp knife, or the slicing attachment of a food processor. Alternatively, finely chop them.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup of Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing, and the lemon zest. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the shredded chicken, shaved Brussels sprouts, toasted pine nuts (reserving a small amount for garnish if desired), and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (reserving a small amount for garnish if desired) to the bowl with the dressing.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Gently toss all the ingredients together until the chicken, Brussels sprouts, and pine nuts are evenly coated with the creamy Caesar dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for meal prep. Garnish with additional Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Caesar Chicken Salad
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, shaved or finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Season chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper. Cook the chicken breasts using your preferred method (e.g., boiling, baking, or pan-searing) until fully cooked through and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. Once cooked, allow the chicken to cool slightly, then shred it. A stand mixer with a paddle attachment on low speed can efficiently shred the chicken.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 165 - 2
While the chicken is cooking or cooling, toast the pine nuts. Heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts and toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the Brussels sprouts by finely shaving them using a mandoline, a sharp knife, or the slicing attachment of a food processor. Alternatively, finely chop them.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup of Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing, and the lemon zest. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the shredded chicken, shaved Brussels sprouts, toasted pine nuts (reserving a small amount for garnish if desired), and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (reserving a small amount for garnish if desired) to the bowl with the dressing.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Gently toss all the ingredients together until the chicken, Brussels sprouts, and pine nuts are evenly coated with the creamy Caesar dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for meal prep. Garnish with additional Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min