Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Gouda

This grilled chicken Caesar salad with Gouda and bacon is the perfect lunch or dinner for a hot summer day.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 478 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup croutons
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
• ⅓ cup Caesar salad dressing
• 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 4 ounces grated Gouda cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Mix salad dressing and orange juice in a large serving bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Coat chicken strips with canola oil, followed by chives, parsley, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Cook chicken strips on the preheated grill with the lid closed until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of strips.

Step 5

While chicken cooks, add romaine, croutons, bacon, and Gouda cheese to the bowl with dressing and toss well. Top with hot chicken and serve immediately.