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Cowgirl Caesar Salad

Published on August 04, 2026
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Cowgirl Caesar Salad
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

It’s all about the dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or 1/4 cup mayonnaise plus 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (1 medium lime)
  • 1 tablespoon sauce from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces cooked boneless chicken, preferably rotisserie, shredded into large pieces (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (no need to thaw)
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 medium romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips
  • 1 (about 15-ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ripe medium avocado, quartered lengthwise, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup lightly crushed tortilla chips
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Stir 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 finely grated garlic clove together in a small bowl. Taste and season with kosher salt and more adobo sauce as needed.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 ounces shredded, cooked chicken, 1 cup corn kernels, and 1 pinch kosher salt. Toss to coat and spread the chicken out into an even layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown and crispy in spots, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add 1 finely grated garlic clove and 2 tablespoons water, and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Place 2 sliced medium romaine lettuce hearts and half of the dressing (1/2 scant cup) in a large bowl, and toss to coat. Divide between 4 plates or bowls. Top with the chicken mixture; 1 (about 15-ounce) can drained, rinsed, and dried black beans; 1 thinly sliced small red onion; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 thinly sliced ripe medium avocado; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; and 1 cup lightly crushed tortilla chips.
  5. Drizzle with the remaining dressing, then garnish with 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 04, 2026
  • Prep: 30 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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