Description
Indulge in a playful twist on a classic with these Chicken Caesar Salad Tortilla Cones. These handheld delights feature all the flavors of a traditional Caesar salad, encased in a crispy tortilla cone for a fun and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup croutons (crushed slightly)
For the Cones:
- 6 large flour tortillas
- olive oil spray
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Tortilla Cones: Lightly spray both sides of each tortilla with olive oil and shape them into cones. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool.
- Prepare Salad: In a bowl, mix chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, lettuce, tomatoes, and croutons. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill Cones: Spoon salad into cooled tortilla cones. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken.
- Consider adding crispy bacon bits or grilled shrimp for variation.
- Fill cones just before serving to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cone
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
