Blackened Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 7
Blackened Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

14 min

Ready In

29 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons finely ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 heads romaine lettuce , washed and minced
8 roma tomatoes , 4 diced and 4 cut into wedges for garnish
40 white corn tortilla chips ( optional )
3 Hass avocadoes , diced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1 tablespoon red chili pepper flakes
3 limes , juice of
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro , minced
2 tablespoons Italian parsley , minced
25 blue corn tortilla chips , for garnish
1/2 cup caesar salad dressing ( or more to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
618
Sugar
4g
Fat
43g
This Blackened Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe adds a spicy twist to a classic salad. The blackening seasoning on the chicken adds a punch of flavor that pairs nicely with the creamy Caesar dressing and fresh avocadoes. The addition of tortilla chips gives the salad a fun and crunchy texture, and the lime juice and cilantro add a brightness that ties everything together. This salad is satisfying enough to be served as a main course, but can also be a great side dish at a summer barbecue or potluck.

Instructions

1.Preheat a grill to medium high.
2.In a small bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, garlic salt, thyme, white pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
3.Brush chicken breasts with vegetable oil, then coat each side with seasoning mixture.
4.Place chicken on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5.Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
6.In a large bowl, toss together minced romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced avocadoes, Parmesan cheese, red chili pepper flakes, lime juice, cilantro, parsley, and Caesar dressing.
7.Add chicken strips to the bowl and toss everything to combine.
8.Serve salad topped with tortilla chips and tomato wedges for garnish.

PROS

This salad is packed with flavor from the blackened chicken and spices and is a great source of greens and protein.

The addition of avocado and nuts from the tortilla chips provides healthy fats.

CONS

The dressing and tortilla chips can add extra calories and sodium to the salad, so be mindful of portion sizes if watching your intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The romaine lettuce in this salad provides vitamins A, C, and K as well as folate and fiber.
It also offers a good amount of chlorophyll, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
The avocadoes add heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and fiber, while the chicken provides a lean source of protein.

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