Southwestern Chicken Caeser Salad
- Yield 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 -- skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure ground chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- -- grated rind of one lime
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup bread cubes
- 4 cups shredded Romaine lettuce
- 8 -- dates, pitted and quartered lengthwise
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- Dressing:
- -- Juice of one lime
- -- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 -- garlic clove, pressed
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grated onion
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 deg.
Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and toss with bread cubes. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, until nicely browned.
Mix together remaining chili powder, cumin, salt and lime rind. Rub onto both sides of chicken. Place chicken in single layer in baking pan and drizzle both sides with olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 5-10 minutes before slicing.
In small jar with a lid combine all dressing ingredients. Shake well to combine.
In large salad bowl, place lettuce, dates, and croutons. Pour half of dressing over, and toss. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Slice chicken thinly and arrange over salad. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Top with cheese.
Serves 4
