Meal Kit
Ditalini Chicken Caesar Salad
with Parmesan croutons
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
Chef
Scott Gorsky
“Cry 'havoc!', and let slip the salads of war.” Is that not what Shakespeare wrote in Julius Caesar? Well, he should have, and would have, had he tasted our mix of tangy dressing, crunchy lettuce, succulent chicken, and, a twist, ditalini pasta. This is a salad worth quoting Willy Shakes over.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Romaine Heart
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1 Mini Baguette
- 1 Roma Tomato
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3 oz. Ditalini
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⅓ cup Mayonnaise
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1 oz. Grated Parmesan
- ⅓ fl. oz. White Wine Vinegar
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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Nutrition (per serving) 732r5K3J
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Calories930
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Carbohydrates76g
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Net Carbs71g
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Fat44g
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Protein56g
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Sodium1710mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve baguette and cut into 3/4" cubes.
Mince garlic.Hold romaine heart at root end and chop coarsely.Halve tomato lengthwise and slice halves into half-moons.Pat chicken breasts dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. -
2 Cook the Pasta
Add pasta to boiling water and stir occasionally until tender, 11-13 minutes.
Drain pasta in a colander, running under cold water to cool. Set aside.While pasta cooks, cook chicken. -
3 Cook the Chicken
Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken to hot pan and cook until well-browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove chicken to a cutting board. Rest at least 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2" slices.While chicken rests, bake croutons. -
4 Make the Croutons
Place baguette cubes on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Spread into a single layer. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.Sprinkle baked croutons with a pinch of Parmesan (reserve remaining for dressing and garnish). -
5 Make Salad and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic, white wine vinegar, half the remaining Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish), 2 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of pepper. If dressing is too thick, add additional water until desired consistency is reached.
Add romaine, tomato, croutons, and cooked pasta to dressing and combine. Alternatively, serve dressing on side to control amount.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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