Caesar Salad with Breaded 'Chicken'
Caesar Salad with Breaded 'Chicken' is a modern, hearty twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring crispy, breaded chicken strips atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and a creamy Caesar dressing. This variation adds a satisfying protein element to the traditionally vegetarian dish, making it a popular choice for a complete and filling meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in protein from the chicken and fats from the creamy dressing and croutons, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the breading and croutons. A standard serving provides key nutrients like calcium and vitamins A and K from the romaine, along with around 500-700 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 3.0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 70 µg |
| Folate | 80 µg DFE |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg |
Per 1 serving (340 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The original Caesar salad was invented in Tijuana, Mexico, by Italian-American restaurateur Caesar Cardini, and interestingly, it traditionally contained no chicken. The addition of breaded 'chicken' reflects a global trend of adapting classic dishes to meet contemporary demands for more protein-rich, substantial meals.
