Mini Chicken Caesar Salads Recipes

CLASSIC CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Cover 4 plates with lettuce.
• Top with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
• Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Just before serving, stir in lettuce, onion and carrot; toss to coat.

MINI CHICKEN-CAESAR SALADS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 16 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly around side and in bottom of cups.
• On cutting board, cut out 2 (2 1/2-inch) rounds from each tortilla. Push 1 round into each muffin cup to form tortilla cup.
• Bake 5 minutes or until browned. Meanwhile, in small bowl, gently mix chicken and dressing.
• Divide lettuce evenly among cups. Top each with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with corn, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and the tomatoes. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Tear 1 medium ciabatta into big, ragged croutons or, if you prefer, cut with a bread knife. Spread over a large baking sheet or tray and sprinkle over 2 tbsp olive oil.
• Rub the oil into the bread and season with a little salt if you like (sea salt crystals are best for this). Bake for 8-10 mins, turning the croutons a few times during cooking so they brown evenly.
• Rub 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, season. Place pan over a medium heat for 1 min, until hot, but not smoking. Lay the chicken on the pan (it will sizzle if it's hot enough) and leave for 4 mins.
• Turn the chicken, then cook for 4 mins more. Check if it's cooked by poking the tip of a sharp knife into the thickest part; there should be no sign of pink and juices will run clear.
• Bash 1 garlic clove with the flat of a knife and peel off the skin. Crush with a garlic crusher. Mash 2 anchovies with a fork against the side of a small bowl.
• Grate a handful of parmesan cheese and mix with the garlic, anchovies, 5 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tbsp white wine vinegar. Season to taste. It should be the consistency of yogurt - if yours is thicker, stir in a few tsps water to thin it.
• Shave the cheese with a peeler. Tear 1 large cos or romaine lettuce into large pieces and put in a large bowl. Pull chicken into bite-size strips and scatter half over the leaves, along with half the croutons.
• Add most of the dressing and toss with your fingers. Scatter the rest of the chicken and croutons, then drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle the parmesan on top and serve straight away.

QUICK CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

MINI CAESAR SALAD ROLLS

Steps:

• Whisk dressing ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.
• Mix the lettuce with a small amount of dressing, just enough to barely coat the leaves. Place in a bowl to the side.
• Pour some warm water into a large shallow dish. Submerge one rice paper round in water until it begins to soften, about 45 seconds. Place on a sheet of parchment paper. Place a small amount of lettuce in the center of the rice paper. Tightly roll into a cylinder, enclosing the lettuce. Repeat with the remaining rounds. Cover with a dampened paper towel or wrap in plastic. Chill. Can be made 4 hours ahead.
• When ready to serve, remove from plastic and cut each roll into 2-inch-long pieces. Stand upright on a platter and top with a spot of dressing. You can put crumbled pancetta, Parmesan cheese, or chopped nuts on top for flavor and garnish.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Make croutons: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place bread on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake, tossing occasionally, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes; remove from oven; and let cool.
• Make chicken: Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side; remove from skillet and let cool.
• Prepare lettuce: Cut romaine crosswise into 1-inch ribbons; wash and dry.
• Make dressing: In a blender, combine lemon juice, mayonnaise, Parmesan, anchovy fillets (if using), and garlic; blend until smooth. If preparing this recipe in advance, see storage instructions (below).
• If stored in refrigerator, bring chicken and dressing to room temperature. Slice chicken crosswise into strips; toss with croutons, lettuce, and dressing.

MINI CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• In small bowl, mix chicken and dressing.
• Separate dough into 10 biscuits; divide each into 2 rounds.
• Press dough rounds in bottom and up sides of 20 ungreased mini muffin cups, extending dough 1/4 inch above edge of cups.
• Fill each cup with about 2 teaspoons of the chicken mixture.
• Bake 8-11 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown; remove from muffin pan.
• Top each with lettuce and cheese; serve warm.

LEFTOVERS: CHICKEN WITH SESAME CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, add yolks, anchovies, garlic and mustard. Mix and when well incorporated, slowly drizzle in oil to emulsify. Add juice, cheese and mix well. Check for seasoning and adjust. Toss dressing with romaine leaves and chicken strips.
• PLATING On an oval plate, lay out salad topped with the chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds.
• Wine Suggestion: Viognier Vin de Pays Des Comtes Rhodaniens, 1997

10 MINUTE CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together cooked chicken, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar salad dressing. Add salt and pepper as needed.
• Divide salad filling between 4 tortillas.
• Roll up each tortilla and serve.

MINI CAESAR SALAD BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray mini-muffin tins with cooking spray. Melt the butter in microwavable safe dish and stir in garlic salt. Set aside.
• Place each wrapper into a section of a mini-muffin tin. Gently press each wrapper into the tin and arrange so that it forms a cup shape. The wrapper will overlap itself and stick up out of the cup. Brush insides with the garlic butter and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until browned and crisp. (time may vary according to your oven, so keep a close eye on them) Remove from the tin and allow to cool while preparing salad.
• Finely chop the romaine lettuce. If you have a food processor, use it. You really need a fine fine chop in order to fill the cups properly, so don't be lazy with this step!
• Pour on caesar salad dressing and stir until all pieces are coated. Adjust dressing (adding more or less) to suit personal preference.
• Spoon salad mixture into cooled wonton cups and sprinkle with freshly grated parmasan cheese. Garnish with fresh lemon, if desired.
• Bon Appetit! :).

CHICKEN CAESAR TOASTS

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
• Mince garlic in a food processor or blender. With motor running, slowly add 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Continue to process for about 30 seconds, then strain oil through a fine-mesh strainer. Add 2/3 of the garlic back into the oil, and reserve remaining garlic for the dressing.
• Arrange bread on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Brush garlic oil over bread. Toast until crisp and golden, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, lemon zest and 2 Tbs. lemon juice, Worcestershire, grated Parmesan, and reserved garlic in a small bowl. (It can be covered and refrigerated for several hours.)
• When ready to serve, toss dressing with chicken; season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss salad with remaining 2 tsps. of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle in remaining 1 Tb. lemon juice; toss again. Top each toast with a portion of greens, chicken and a Parmesan shaving. (Toasts can stand uncovered for up to 2 hours.)