
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup organic creamy Caesar dressing divided
- 1/2 loaf rustic Italian style artisan bread sliced 1/2-inch thick
- - organic extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 12 ounce package organic romaine hearts clean and torn
- 1 cup organic grape tomatoes quartered
- 1/2 cup Culinary Circle Shredded Parmesan Cheese
DIRECTIONS
Combine chicken and ½ cup dressing in a 1-gallon recloseable food storage bag; seal. Toss to coat. Marinate, refrigerated, 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Prepare grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill; grill 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 170°F, turning once. Remove from grill and let stand 5 minutes; cut into bite size pieces.
Meanwhile, brush both sides of bread slices with olive oil. Place on grill; grill until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes). Remove from grill. Pierce garlic clove with a fork; using fork, rub each slice with garlic clove. Cut into cubes; set aside.
In large bowl, toss lettuce with remaining ¼ cup dressing. Add chicken, bread, tomatoes and cheese; toss. Divide among 4 large salad plates or bowls.