Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad is a popular main-course salad that combines crisp romaine lettuce, grilled or roasted chicken, crunchy croutons, and a creamy, savory Caesar dressing. The dish typically includes Parmesan cheese and is known for its rich, umami flavor profile.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It is generally high in protein from the chicken and fat from the dressing and cheese, while being relatively low in carbohydrates unless croutons are abundant. A standard serving provides a good source of protein, calcium, and vitamins A and K, with a calorie range typically between 300-600 depending on portion sizes and dressing amount.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	800 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin K	80 mcg
Folate	60 mcg
Phosphorus	200 mg

Per 1 serving (about 280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it is a quintessential example of Italian-American cuisine, having been invented in Mexico by an Italian immigrant. Nutritionally, the traditional anchovy-based dressing provides omega-3 fatty acids, making it a more nutrient-dense option than many other creamy salad dressings.