Costco Chicken Bake Salad Bowl (Printable)

Fresh salad with roasted chicken, bacon, crisp greens, cheese, and creamy dressing for a flavorful meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken & Bacon

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

→ Greens & Vegetables

03 - 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced

→ Cheeses & Bread

06 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
07 - 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
08 - 1 cup croutons

→ Creamy Caesar-Style Dressing

09 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 - 1/4 cup sour cream
11 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How to make it:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate.
02 - In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion until evenly mixed.
03 - Incorporate diced cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan into the salad bowl and mix gently.
04 - Drizzle the prepared creamy Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Sprinkle croutons over the salad just before serving to retain their crispness.
06 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Inspired by the popular Costco Chicken Bake
  • Includes a creamy Caesar-style dressing
02 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken for extra flavor
  • Substitute turkey bacon for a lighter version
03 -
  • Chill the dressing before tossing to enhance flavors
  • Add croutons last to keep them crisp
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