Chicken Caesar Salad with Cannellini Beans and Avocado – healthy, gluten free salad. The salad is rich in natural fats, fiber, protein, and makes a great lunch or dinner!
Cannellini beans (or any white beans) + avocado + Caesar dressing make this salad so very creamy - you'll love it! The addition of grilled chicken turns this salad into a delicious, satisfying main-course meal!
Recipe notes
- Use cannellini beans (from the can) or other cooked white beans.
- Use store-bought Caesar salad. If you want to make it from scratch, here are 2 great recipes: this Caesar salad dressing is without anchovies and this one is with anchovies.
- Use grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken.
Chicken Caesar Salad with Cannellini Beans and Avocado
Chicken Caesar Salad with Cannellini Beans and Avocado – healthy, gluten free salad. Cannellini and avocados add so much natural creaminess to this salad.
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce , torn into bite-size pieces
- 15 oz cannellini beans , from the can, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado , sliced
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese , shredded
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (use gluten-free labeled)
- 1 lb chicken breasts , boneless skilled, grilled and sliced
Instructions
- Combine lettuce (torn into small pieces), beans (rinsed and drained), sliced avocado and the cheese in a large bowl.
- Toss with dressing, top with grilled and sliced chicken breast, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition Information
Chicken Caesar Salad with Cannellini Beans and Avocado
Amount per Serving
Calories
336
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
59
mg
20
%
Sodium
576
mg
25
%
Potassium
699
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
9200
IU
184
%
Vitamin C
8.4
mg
10
%
Calcium
160
mg
16
%
Iron
3.3
mg
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Disclaimer:
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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