Easy Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad

Are you ready to put a Cajun twist on this easy, delicious homemade Caesar salad? This recipe is one of our favorite meals. Super easy, everything is made from scratch and a meal that fits any season-lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

Cajun Seasoning

1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp thyme
¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing.

2 garlic cloves
1 tsp anchovy paste can be found in the cooler section of your grocery store.
2 TBSP lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
2 TBSP Epicure Caesar Salad Dressing Mix this is my secret ingredient

Instructions

Cajun Seasoning Blend

Combine all seasoning and stir or shake to ensure all spices are combined.

Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

Blend with an immersion blender. This dressing more flavor as it sits, so I like to make it in the morning.

How to Cook Chicken

Sprinkle both sides of chicken breast liberally with Cajun seasoning blend.
Cook the seasoned chicken on the barbeque, on a Ninja Grill, or in a preheated frying pan to a temperature of 165.

How to Assemble the Salad

Toss the lettuce with the dressing until it's evenly coated, then top with sliced Cajun chicken, croutons (homemade), and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy the deliciously spicy twist on a classic Caesar salad!
Special Tools (affiliate links): Meat Pounder | Immersion Blender | Ninja Grill | Minced Garlic | Caesar Salad Dressing Mix | Mason Jar Lid | Spice Container |

Notes

How to Store:

Store Cajun Seasoning Blend in an airtight jar in a cool place.

It is best to store lettuce, chicken and salad dressing separate and only combine all of the ingredients just prior to serving. Otherwise the salad will get soggy.

Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. If you aren't going to use the chicken within that time frame, you can freeze cooked chicken for 2 to 6 months.

Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Homemade Creamy Caesar dressing can typically last up to 5 days when refrigerated at the proper temperature. Before using leftover dressing, give it a good stir or shake to incorporate the ingredients and ensure a fresh taste.