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Chicken Caesar Salad (gluten-free + dairy-free)

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Keyword: caesar, chicken, croutons, dairy free, dinner, dressing, gluten free, high protein, lunch, salad
Servings: 1

Ingredients

For the croutons

  • 2 slices gluten-free bread
  • olive oil or avocado oil
  • garlic powder to taste
  • sea salt to taste

For the chicken

  • 1 chicken breast
  • olive oil or avocado oil
  • seasonings of choice
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

For the dressing

  • 3/4 cup plain, unsweetened dairy-free yogurt (can use regular yogurt)
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil mayo
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • few shakes pepper
  • 2 anchovie filets

For the salad

  • romaine lettuce
  • cherry tomatoes
  • vegan parmesan (optional)
  • homemade croutons
  • chicken
  • homemade caesar dressing

Instructions

For the croutons

  • Slice bread into cubes. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
  • Drizzle oil, garlic powder, and salt. Toss so that bread cubes are evenly coated.
  • Bake at 350F 10-12 minutes.

For the chicken

  • Heat pan up for a couple minutes. Add oil and let the oil heat up for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add chicken to pan and sauté a couple min each side. 
  • Transfer to baking tray and bake for 7-10 min each side or until fully cooked through.

For the dairy-free caesar dressing

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until fully combined.