Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad

Name: Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves; 1/3 cup EVOO; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan, plus more for topping; 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp. chipotle hot sauce; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 2 hearts of romaine, chopped; 2 cups Cilantro Rice; 1 container shredded Garlic & Coriander Roasted Chicken; 1 can (about 15 oz.) corn kernels, drained

Put the dressing in a little container, toss the rest of the stuff in a resealable container—and make your co-workers jealous come lunch time.

Author:: Sarah Tenaglia
Publish date:: Mar 8, 2019

southwest chicken caesar salad — Photography by Jennifer Causey

Recipe by Sarah Tenaglia

4Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup EVOO
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan, plus more for topping
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. chipotle hot sauce
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 hearts of romaine, chopped
2 cups Cilantro Rice
1 container shredded Garlic & Coriander Roasted Chicken
1 can (about 15 oz.) corn kernels, drained

Preparation

In mini food processor, puree cilantro, oil, 1/4 cup cheese, lemon juice, hot sauce, and garlic; season dressing. In large bowl, toss romaine, rice, chicken, corn, and dressing; season. Top with more cheese.