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A sandwich cut in half stacked on each other showing the delicious caesar chicken salad.

Caesar Chicken Salad

Course: Appetizer, Main Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chicken, Comfort food, Easy, quick
Prep Time: 15 minutes
CHILL TIME:: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 (2/3 cup servings) (about)
Calories: 628kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Caesar Chicken Salad is ready in about 10 minutes, it's perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or lettuce cups. Even better made ahead!
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Ingredients

DRESSING:

  • 1 cup (225g) mayonnaise
  • ½ cup (55g) grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
  • 2½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

SALAD:

  • 4 cups (520g) cooked shredded chicken
  • 3 large ribs celery, diced
  • 2 green onions, diced
  • bread, lettuce, tomato, croutons for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing.
    1 cup (225g) mayonnaise, ½ cup (55g) grated parmesan cheese, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon anchovy paste, 2½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    Two pictures showing how to mix up the chicken salad.
  • Add the chicken, celery, and green onion to the dressing and stir to combine. Taste and adjust. If you like your salad a bit looser, add more mayo, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the right consistency.
    4 cups (520g) cooked shredded chicken, 3 large ribs celery, diced, 2 green onions, diced
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best flavor. Scoop chicken salad onto bread or lettuce cups and sprinkle with crushed croutons.

Notes

  1. NUTRITION FACTS: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.
  2. Nutrition facts do not include bread, tomatoes, lettuce, or croutons. 

Nutrition

Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 2mg
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