Costco Chicken Bake Salad (Printer View)

A flavorful blend of chicken, bacon, cheese, greens, and a creamy dressing for a satisfying 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 chopped romaine lettuce
04 - 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
05 - ½ cup thinly sliced red onion

→ Cheeses & Bread

06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 cup croutons

→ Creamy Caesar-Style Dressing

09 - ½ cup mayonnaise
10 - ¼ 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 - ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate.
02 - In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion evenly.
03 - Incorporate diced cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan into the greens.
04 - Drizzle the creamy Caesar-style dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
05 - Sprinkle croutons on top immediately before serving to preserve their crunch.
06 - Serve promptly, optionally garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh and flavorful combination of chicken and vegetables
  • Creamy Caesar-style dressing adds richness without overpowering
02 -
  • For extra flavor use rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken
  • Substitute turkey bacon for a lighter version
03 -
  • Add sliced black olives or roasted corn for variation
  • Use fresh garlic and Parmesan for the best dressing flavor
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