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Mexicali Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

This south of the border twist on classic Caesar salad can be a delicious, easy meal when you use leftover chicken, or pick up a roasted chicken from the deli.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, smashed
  • 2 Safest Choice™ pasteurized egg(s)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
  • pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 2 c shredded, cooked chicken
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 c shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • 15 - 20 tortilla chips, smashed

Preparation

  1. Place garlic, eggs, chili powder and lemon juice into a blender and process for 30 seconds. While the blender is running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Add the Parmesan, pinch of salt and black pepper, and mix until combined. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine chicken and taco seasoning.
  3. Chop romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to lightly coat, then arrange on large platter. Top with shredded chicken, tomato, cheese and tortilla chips. Serve immediately.

Variations

Crack Safest Choice™ eggs into your blender with confidence. You’ll have no risk of Salmonella from these eggs!

Nutrition

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size (1/6 of recipe)
Total Servings 6

Amount Per Serving:

Nutrition Category Amount
Calories 380
Calories from Fat 190
Total Fat 21g (32% DV)
Saturated Fat 7g (35% DV)
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 110mg (37% DV)
Sodium 890mg (37% DV)
Total
Carbohydrate
25g (8% DV)
Dietary Fiber 5g (20% DV)
Sugars 5g
Protein 26g
Vitamin A 380%
Vitamin C 100%
Calcium 30%
Iron 15%

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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