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Chicken Caesar Salad Cups

Chicken Caesar Salad Cups

These Chicken Caesar Salad Cups are the ultimate bite-sized appetizer, featuring crispy wonton cups filled with a classic Caesar salad and tender chicken. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or an elegant appetizer, these mini salads bring the flavors of fine dining recipes to your table. Quick dinner ideas don’t get easier than this—healthy recipes lunch or dinner ready in no time! Serve them up for your next get-together and impress your guests with this homemade recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Aperitivo
Cuisine Americana
Servings 12
Calories 121 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Caesar Salad Dressing:
  • 1 cup 8 oz mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp 0.5 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Wonton Cups:
  • 12 wonton wrappers
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Chicken Caesar Salad Cups:
  • 2 ½ cups Romaine lettuce cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cooked chicken cut into small pieces
  • 4 to 5 tbsp Caesar salad dressing recipe above
  • 1 cup mini croutons
  • 2 tbsp 0.5 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Make the Caesar Salad Dressing:
  • Blend mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice in a blender until smooth.
  • Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate. (Yield: 1 ¼ cups.)
  • Prepare the Wonton Cups:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Brush a muffin pan with olive oil and press wonton wrappers into each cup. Brush wrappers with olive oil.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Assemble the Chicken Caesar Salad Cups:
  • In a bowl, mix Romaine lettuce and cooked chicken with Caesar dressing. Toss to combine.
  • Fill each wonton cup with the salad mixture, then top with mini croutons and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute homemade dressing with store-bought Caesar dressing. Recommended brands: Ken’s Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing or Ken’s Lite Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing.
  • Grilled or rotisserie chicken works well for this recipe.
  • Mini croutons should be small enough to fit in the wonton cups. Homemade croutons can be made by cutting a baguette into cubes, tossing with olive oil, and baking at 325°F for 10-15 minutes.
  • If the dressing is too thick, add a teaspoon of water to reach the desired consistency.