Best 5 Caribbean Chicken Caesar Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a Caribbean twist to the classic Caesar salad with our tantalizing recipe. This dish combines the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with the refreshing crispness of a Caesar salad. The succulent grilled chicken, marinated in a blend of Caribbean spices, is the star of the show, while the crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing add texture and flavor. You'll also find a refreshing pineapple salsa recipe that complements the salad perfectly. And for a delightful side dish, try our Caribbean-inspired coconut rice recipe, infused with the warmth of coconut milk and spices. These recipes are not just a culinary journey but an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANGO DRESSING



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A recipe for grilled Caribbean Chicken Salad packed with crisp veggies, black beans, juicy chicken and sweet oranges, topped with a tangy mango dressing.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Salad

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
2 teaspoons ground ginger
4 thin cut chicken breasts* (about 12 ounces)
1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
18 ounces chopped romaine lettuce (leafy greens and hearts)
2 red bell peppers (cored and diced)
1 cup canned reduced-sodium black beans (rinsed and drained)
15 ounces mandarin oranges in light syrup (drained (or substitute other juicy tropical fruits, such as diced mango or diced pineapple))
Fresh cilantro (for serving)
1 large mango* (peeled, pitted and roughly chopped or 1 1/4 cups frozen and thawed mango chunks)
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice ((about 2 medium size limes, though you may need additional if the limes are not very juicy))
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, and ginger in a gallon-sized ziptop bag, seal tightly pressing out all of the air, and "squish" to combine. Add the chicken, firmly seal the bag again, and move the chicken around gently so that all sides are coated and it lays flat when the bag is on its side. Let marinade for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight. (If refrigerating overnight, let the chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to grilling.) Meanwhile, prepare the dressing and other ingredients.
  • Place the sliced red onions in a small bowl with water. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad (this mellows the red onions' bite, while maintaining their flavor; if you like the taste of raw red onion as is, you can feel free to skip this step).
  • Make the dressing: Puree the mango, lime juice, honey, cumin, coriander, and cayenne in your food processor until smooth. With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and blend to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Use for salad, then store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before using.
  • Cook the chicken: Heat a grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, lightly shake off the excess, and grill for about 2 minutes per side, until cooked through (see ingredient notes for more information about length of cooking time). Remove to plate and let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine, red bell pepper, black beans, and red onion. Add the chicken, drizzle with the mango lime dressing. Toss to coat. Scatter the oranges and cilantro over the top, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4) with 2 tablespoons of mango dressing, Calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 591 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 30 g

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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With just a few things done ahead of time, your dinner can be a breeze.

Provided by Marcy Dzurisin

Categories     Salad

Time 2h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup teriyaki marinade sauce
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup honey
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
¾ pound mixed salad greens
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
4 cups corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a bowl, and cover with the teriyaki marinade sauce. Marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • In a small bowl mix the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro. Cover salsa, and refrigerate.
  • In a small bowl, mix the mustard, honey, sugar, oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Cover dressing, and refrigerate.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
  • Arrange mixed salad greens on plates. Spoon some of the salsa over each salad, and sprinkle with 1/4 of the pineapple chunks. Break tortilla chips into large chunks, and sprinkle over salads. Lay some of the grilled chicken strips on each salad. Finally, drizzle dressing over each salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9 calories, Carbohydrate 68.8 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1561.1 mg, Sugar 44.2 g

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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"A friend of mine loved the food served at her wedding reception. Afterward, we re-created the menu, including this salad with its refreshing citrus accent."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup thawed nonalcoholic pina colada mix, divided
1 cup tangerine or mandarin orange segments
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons crushed pineapple
1 green onion, chopped
4 pitted ripe olives, sliced
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn romaine or iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and 1/4 cup pina colada mix. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir chicken mixture over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from the heat; set aside., Combine the tangerines, celery, pineapple, onion and olives in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mayonnaise, cheese, garlic, salt, pepper and the remaining pina colada mix., Add chicken and romaine to the tangerine mixture; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a great summer salad. It's really easy to make, and kids love it. I like to stuff the salad into pitas and serve it like that, but it can stand alone as well.

Provided by mosma

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb boneless chicken breast
1 fresh mango, peeled and cubed
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 medium jicama, peeled and cut into thin sticks
1/2 head green leaf lettuce, washed, dried, and sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, honey, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in oil, whisking until thickened.
  • Place 1/4 c dressing in a shallow dish. Add chicken and marinate, covered, in fridge for 1 hour.
  • Heat grill to medium and oil rack. Grill Chicken for 6 minutes per side, until cooked through, or broil for 5 min per side.
  • Cool slightly, then cut into 1/2"-thick slices.
  • Put remaining ingredients and chicken into a bowl. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
  • Optional: Stuff salad into pitas and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.6, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 91.3, Carbohydrate 56.2, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 19.6, Protein 35.6

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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A classic chicken salad recipe, featuring crunchy croutons and a creamy, garlic dressing. Ideal for lunch with friends

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium ciabatta loaf (or 4 thick slices crusty white bread)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 large cos or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
1 garlic clove
2 anchovies from a tin
medium block parmesan or Grano Padano cheese for grating and shaving (you won't use it all)
5 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Tear 1 medium ciabatta into big, ragged croutons or, if you prefer, cut with a bread knife. Spread over a large baking sheet or tray and sprinkle over 2 tbsp olive oil.
  • Rub the oil into the bread and season with a little salt if you like (sea salt crystals are best for this). Bake for 8-10 mins, turning the croutons a few times during cooking so they brown evenly.
  • Rub 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, season. Place pan over a medium heat for 1 min, until hot, but not smoking. Lay the chicken on the pan (it will sizzle if it's hot enough) and leave for 4 mins.
  • Turn the chicken, then cook for 4 mins more. Check if it's cooked by poking the tip of a sharp knife into the thickest part; there should be no sign of pink and juices will run clear.
  • Bash 1 garlic clove with the flat of a knife and peel off the skin. Crush with a garlic crusher. Mash 2 anchovies with a fork against the side of a small bowl.
  • Grate a handful of parmesan cheese and mix with the garlic, anchovies, 5 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tbsp white wine vinegar. Season to taste. It should be the consistency of yogurt - if yours is thicker, stir in a few tsps water to thin it.
  • Shave the cheese with a peeler. Tear 1 large cos or romaine lettuce into large pieces and put in a large bowl. Pull chicken into bite-size strips and scatter half over the leaves, along with half the croutons.
  • Add most of the dressing and toss with your fingers. Scatter the rest of the chicken and croutons, then drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle the parmesan on top and serve straight away.

Tips:

  • For a crispy salad, use romaine lettuce hearts and pat them dry before tossing with the dressing.
  • Use a flavorful olive oil for the dressing, such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the dressing for a brighter flavor.
  • If you don't have Parmesan cheese, you can substitute another hard cheese, such as Manchego or Asiago.
  • If you're using store-bought dressing, be sure to taste it before adding it to the salad. You may want to adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • For a heartier salad, add some grilled or roasted chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • To make the salad a complete meal, serve it with a side of grilled bread or a baked potato.

Conclusion:

Caribbean chicken caesar salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give this salad a try.

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