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 mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time27 minutes mins
Course: Gluten Free, Salads
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 533kcal
- 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
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.
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