Crispy Tater Caesar Salad

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This crispy tater Caesar salad is for you if you love fries in a salad. Crispy smashed tater tot croutons, a doctored-up bottled Caesar dressing, and crispy chicken cutlets join Romaine lettuce and Parmesan in this meal in a bowl.

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Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife.
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Published on April 10, 2024
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overhead view of blue bowl of with Caesar salad with smashed tater tot 'croutons'
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Cool Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces frozen crispy chicken cutlets

  • cooking spray

  • 2 1/2 cups frozen bite-sized potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)

  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated with a Microplane, divided, plus more for garnish (about 1 cup)

  • 1 cup Caesar dressing

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 4 cups finely chopped Romaine lettuce

  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Set 2 shelves near the center of the oven. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray; place frozen chicken filets on the pan.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven on the lower-center shelf until hot and crisp, about 20 minutes, turning filets over halfway through heating time. When cool enough to handle, cut filets into bite-sized pieces.

  3. Meanwhile, line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and add tater tots in an even layer.

  4. Bake on upper-center shelf in the preheated oven until tots are soft and slightly baked, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Spray cooking spray on the bottom of a cup. Smash each tater tot into a flat disk with cup. 

  5. Return to the oven; bake until golden brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven again, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. 

  6. Bake again until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.

  7. Meanwhile, whisk Caesar dressing, lemon juice, anchovy paste, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.

  8. Toss together lettuce, chicken, remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined. Pour half the dressing into salad mix and toss until evenly coated. Add cooled tater tots and toss until well combined.

  9. Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with white balsamic vinegar, and garnish with more Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

669 Calories
49g Fat
36g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 669
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49g 63%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 1581mg 69%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 204mg 16%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 525mg 11%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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