Chicken Caesar Salad with Avocado Dressing

By davidv

My Caesar salad recipe has a bit of a twist—avocado dressing! It lends extra creaminess and a pop of healthy oil to this classic salad.

Tip: If you aren't a fan of anchovies, try adding just a bit at a time into your avocado dressing. They add complexity to flavor that's less fishy and more salty.

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted & quartered
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp chopped oil-cured anchovy filets
• 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 cup cold water
• Salad:
• 3 heads romaine lettuce, cleaned and roughly chopped
• 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 (5-oz) bag croutons

Preparation

Step 1

1. To prepare the dressing, place the avocado, garlic, Parmesan cheese, anchovies, black pepper, lemon juice, vinegar, and water into a blender and process until smooth. Place the dressing in an airtight container and refrigerate until needed.

2. To assemble the salad, place the chopped lettuce into a large salad bowl, top with the shredded chicken, and pour the dressing on top. Lightly toss to evenly distribute the dressing. Add the croutons and serve.