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Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad
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5 from 8 votes

Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad

Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad is a quick and easy salad that has a homemade cajun caesar dressing that makes this salad delicious!
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Gluten Free, Salads
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 533kcal
Author: Britney

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsps cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ½ cup corn (fresh or canned)
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce (sliced)
  • ½ red onion (sliced)
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • Parmesan Cheese (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Cajun Caesar Dressing

  • 2 lemons (juiced)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • ¾ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breasts into cubes/bite size pieces and season with cajun seasoning and lemon zest. Drizzle olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides and add corn. Cook thoroughly, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, cajun seasoning, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Add lettuce, red onion, avocado, tomatoes, chicken, and corn to a large bowl. Add cajun caesar dressing on top. Garnish with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 1231mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 20293IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 405mg | Iron: 4mg