More Caesar salad ideas
There are so many variations on a good Caesar salad! Some of our favorite ideas are our classic chicken Caesar salad, kale Caesar salad, salmon Caesar salad, shrimp Caesar salad, and vegan Caesar salad. Did you know there’s also a Caesar drink? This chicken Caesar wrap is so much fun, taking the classic Caesar salad and stuffing it into a pita with crunchy veggies and croutons. The star here is the homemade seared chicken, which tastes incredible with savory spices and Parmesan cheese. We love making our favorite Caesar dressing when we have time—but it’s customizable to work with purchased chicken or dressing, and works with different proteins like chickpeas, tofu, and salmon too!
Chicken breast (or cutlets): Buy boneless skinless chicken breast, organic if at all possible. If the chicken is not sold in cutlets, butterfly the chicken before cooking. You can also use purchased cooked chicken. Seasonings: Use garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and grated Parmesan cheese to season the chicken. Substitute regular paprika or omit the Parmesan cheese if desired, but they both add quite a bit of savory nuance to the flavor. Croutons: We like using purchased croutons for a Caesar wrap to make prep faster! Romaine hearts: Romaine lettuce is the classic leafy green for Caesar salad: its crunch and sweet flavor make the wrap. Tomatoes: We like adding cherry tomatoes for another flavor pop and a bit of color inside the wrap. Caesar dressing: Our homemade Caesar dressing recipe is next-level. You’ll need mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (optional), garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce or anchovy paste, salt, and pepper. Or, you can buy dressing in a pinch! Burrito size tortillas: Make sure the tortillas are at least 10-inch; smaller tortillas do not work.
Decide what components you have time for. The pan seared chicken takes about 5 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook. The dressing takes about 10 minutes to mix up. Use purchased components as needed! Use these instructions for rolling the wrap. Place in the filling into the center of a tortilla with a 1-inch border. Make a burrito style-wrap by folding in each side of the tortilla, then rolling it up from the bottom. Slice the wrap in half diagonally. Try not to overstuff. The quantities in the recipe below provide just enough filling for a 10-inch burrito, but if you find it is overflowing feel free to remove some filling.
Chickpeas: Make seasoned canned chickpeas for a Chickpea Caesar Wrap. If desired, use vegan Caesar dressing to make it vegan. Tofu: Add baked tofu, breaded tofu, or crispy tofu. Salmon: Use canned, baked salmon, seared salmon, or smoked salmon. Shrimp: Swap in sauteed shrimp. Grilled chicken: Use grilled chicken breast instead.
If you’re making it ahead for as a cold lunch idea or dinner, you can wrap it up in parchment or wax paper for storage and refrigerate until serving for a few hours. But keep in mind, it does become soggy over time. (Do not wrap in plastic, or the wrap becomes very soggy.)
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds, organic if possible), butterflied or cutlets 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil
For each chicken Caesar wrap
1 burrito size tortilla (at least 10-inch; smaller tortillas do not work) ½ cup chopped chicken 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce (washed and dried thoroughly) 2 to 3 tablespoons Caesar Dressing, to taste (homemade or purchased) 2 cherry tomatoes (⅛ cup), minced and drained ¼ cup croutons 1 tablespoon shredded or grated Parmesan cheese Fresh ground pepper
You can also substitute other types of protein: these seasoned canned chickpeas, baked tofu, canned or seared salmon, or sauteed shrimp. *Prep time and cook time vary based on whether you use purchased cooked chicken and Caesar dressing. For vegan and vegetarian, use canned chickpeas, baked tofu or breaded tofu, and vegan Caesar dressing. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free wrap.
