
Yields:
4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
If there’s one thing I never tire of, it’s a big, bold salad that eats like a meal—and this Tex-Mex Chicken caesar salad is just that. It’s my zesty spin on a classic caesar salad, and it’s got flavor for days! Think juicy rotisserie chicken, creamy avocado, crisp romaine, and creamy monterey jack cheese all tossed together in a smoky, spicy chipotle dressing topped with crunchy tortilla chips.
This salad is the perfect summer weeknight dinner when you want something satisfying but don’t want to turn on the oven. You can keep it simple or take it in a few different directions. Swap in grilled shrimp or steak for the chicken, or add extras like black beans, roasted corn, or pickled onions to make it your own. It’s endlessly flexible—just keep the chipotle caesar at the center, and everything else can shift depending on what you’ve got in the fridge.
Pile it into bowls, top with a few more chips and a squeeze of lime, and watch it disappear!
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup
mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup
grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp.
dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp.
Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp.
black pepper
- 1
garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1
canned chipotle chile pepper, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
- 2
romaine lettuce hearts, chopped (about 10 cups)
- 2
medium avocados, diced
- 2 cups
chopped or shredded rotisserie chicken or other cooked chicken
- 1 cup
shredded monterey jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 1 cup
crushed tortilla chips, plus more for topping
- 1 cup
fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for topping
Directions
- Step 1For the dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, parmesan, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and lime juice in a medium bowl.
- Step 2Combine the lettuce, avocados, chicken, monterey jack, chips and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Step 3Drizzle the salad with the dressing and toss to combine.
- Step 4Divide the salad among bowls and top with more cilantro and chips. Serve with lime wedges.
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