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Southwest Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Name: Southwest Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon Minnezona House Seasoning; 2 romaine hearts, chopped; ½ cup Caesar dressing; ½ cup shaved Parmesan; 1½ cups croutons; 1 lime, cut into wedges; ¼ cup roasted pepitas

A smoky-savory grilled chicken Caesar with House Seasoning, crisp romaine, Parmesan and a squeeze of lime.

Prep 20 minutes · Cook 15 minutes · Total 35 minutes · 4 servings

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Ingredients

1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Minnezona House Seasoning
2 romaine hearts, chopped
½ cup Caesar dressing
½ cup shaved Parmesan
1½ cups croutons
1 lime, cut into wedges
¼ cup roasted pepitas

Directions

Pound chicken to an even thickness. Coat with olive oil and House Seasoning.
Preheat grill to medium-high and grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
Toss romaine with Caesar dressing, Parmesan and croutons.
Divide salad among plates and top with sliced chicken and pepitas.
Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the chicken and salad.

Recipe Notes

Chicken thighs can replace breasts; cook to at least 165°F.
Add dressing just before serving to keep romaine crisp.
For extra char, grill halved romaine hearts briefly before chopping.

From the Minnezona kitchen

Caesar salad is a classic because the basic contrast works: cold crisp lettuce, creamy dressing, salty Parmesan and crunchy croutons. This version keeps all of that and shifts the chicken toward Minnezona territory with House Seasoning and a little lime.

Seasoning the chicken before it hits the grill builds a savory crust and keeps the salad from tasting like lettuce with an afterthought of protein. Resting the chicken before slicing keeps the juices in the meat instead of in the bottom of the salad bowl.

Pepitas add one more layer of crunch and make the Southwest influence feel intentional without changing what people like about Caesar salad. It's substantial enough for dinner but still fast enough for a weeknight.

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On the side

Suggested Sides

Garlic bread
Warm, savory bread makes a crisp salad more substantial and echoes the garlic and Parmesan flavors in Caesar dressing.
Grilled vegetables
Light char adds depth while keeping the overall meal fresh rather than piling on more richness.

Wine pairing

Pour a Glass

Sauvignon Blanc
Its acidity handles creamy dressing while herbal and citrus notes fit grilled chicken, greens and lime.

Beer pairing

Crack One Open

Kölsch
A delicate malt profile and crisp finish complement grilled chicken and salad without overpowering the vegetables.

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Minnezona · Southwest Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad · 4 servings

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