# Ingredient List:
→ Salad
01 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and chopped
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
→ Croutons
04 - 3 cups day-old bread, cubed
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Protein
09 - 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
10 - or 1 can chickpeas, drained and roasted
11 - or 8 ounces grilled shrimp
→ Caesar Dressing
12 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
13 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
14 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
16 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely minced
19 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
20 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely before use.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, anchovies, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Grill chicken breasts until cooked through and slice; or roast drained chickpeas at 400°F tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes; or grill shrimp until opaque throughout.
04 - In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine lettuce with half the Caesar dressing. Add halved cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan cheese, mixing gently to combine.
05 - Top salad with cooled croutons, prepared protein of choice, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately while croutons remain crisp.
