Chicken Nugget Caesar Salad Recipe

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"I was getting ready to prepare a Caesar salad with chicken strips when I discovered I didn't have enough chicken breasts in the freezer," explains the Lake Zurich, Illinois cook. "So, I substituted frozen chicken nuggets. "My family was delighted with the results, "Martha notes. "So I substituted frozen chicken nuggets. "My family was delighted with the results," Martha notes. "In fact, my husband enjoyed three generous helpings!"

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Chicken Nugget Caesar Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

8 to 10 frozen breaded chicken breast nuggets
6 cups torn romaine
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
3/4 cup Caesar salad croutons
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Bake chicken nuggets according to package directions; cut into fourths. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, mushrooms and chicken. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons and Parmesan cheese. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1-1/4 cups) equals 225 calories, 17 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 543 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Nugget Caesar Salad in Quick Cooking March/April 2005, p15

Keeping Lettuce Fresh

To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.