Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Gouda

Ingredients:

• cup Caesar salad dressing
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
• cup croutons
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 ounces grated Gouda cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. In a large serving bowl, mix the Caesar salad dressing and orange juice. Set aside.
3. Coat the chicken strips with canola oil. Sprinkle with chives, parsley, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Place the chicken strips on the preheated grill. Close the lid and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken strips.
5. While the chicken is grilling, add the shredded romaine lettuce, croutons, crumbled bacon, and grated Gouda cheese to the bowl with the dressing mixture. Toss well to combine.
6. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and place it on top of the salad. Serve immediately while the chicken is still hot.

Cook's Note: You can use either homemade or store-bought Caesar dressing. If preferred, substitute Parmesan cheese for Gouda.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 478
• Fat: 33g
• Carbs: 9g
• Protein: 35g

Nutrition Breakdown:

• Total Fat: 33g (43% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 11g (56% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 111mg (37% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 1163mg (51% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrates: 9g (3% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 2g (8% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 35g (69% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 29mg (33% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 261mg (20% Daily Value)
• Iron: 2mg (12% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 594mg (13% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.