Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

This fun twist on a traditional Caesar Salad makes a light and satisfying dinner be it summer or winter. Grilling the Romaine and lemons really adds a nice smoky flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4 tbsp olive oil, divided

3/4 tsp each salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

4 Romaine hearts, halved lengthwise

8 slices baguette, sliced on an angle

2 lemons, halved

1 garlic clove

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup prepared Caesar dressing

Recipe Directions:

Preheat George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Grill for 5 minutes with lid closed on highest setting. Toss chicken with 1 tbsp oil and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Brush remaining oil on Romaine hearts, baguette slices and lemon halves and season with remaining salt.

Grill chicken, covered, turning as needed for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and well-marked.  Grill lemon halves, covered, for 5 minutes or until well-marked. Grill Romaine halves and baguette slices, covered, for 1 minute per side or until well-marked. Slice chicken and rub baguette slices with garlic clove.

To assemble the salad, arrange 2 Romaine halves on each plate. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with dressing. Garnish with bacon and Parmesan cheese. Serve with grilled baguette slices and lemon halves.

Tip: This salad is also delicious with grilled steak or shrimp.