Meal Kit

Ditalini Chicken Caesar Salad

with Parmesan croutons

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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“Cry 'havoc!', and let slip the salads of war.” Is that not what Shakespeare wrote in Julius Caesar? Well, he should have, and would have, had he tasted our mix of tangy dressing, crunchy lettuce, succulent chicken, and, a twist, ditalini pasta. This is a salad worth quoting Willy Shakes over.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Romaine Heart
  • Info
    1 Mini Baguette
  • 1 Roma Tomato
  • Info
    3 oz. Ditalini
  • Info
    ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
  • Info
    1 oz. Grated Parmesan
  • ⅓ fl. oz. White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    930
  • Carbohydrates
    76g
  • Net Carbs
    71g
  • Fat
    44g
  • Protein
    56g
  • Sodium
    1710mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Small Pot
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve baguette and cut into 3/4" cubes.

    Mince garlic.

    Hold romaine heart at root end and chop coarsely.

    Halve tomato lengthwise and slice halves into half-moons.

    Pat chicken breasts dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pasta

    Add pasta to boiling water and stir occasionally until tender, 11-13 minutes.

    Drain pasta in a colander, running under cold water to cool. Set aside.

    While pasta cooks, cook chicken.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

    Add chicken to hot pan and cook until well-browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.

    Remove chicken to a cutting board. Rest at least 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2" slices.

    While chicken rests, bake croutons.

  4. 4

    Make the Croutons

    Place baguette cubes on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Spread into a single layer. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.

    Sprinkle baked croutons with a pinch of Parmesan (reserve remaining for dressing and garnish).

  5. 5

    Make Salad and Finish Dish

    In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic, white wine vinegar, half the remaining Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish), 2 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of pepper. If dressing is too thick, add additional water until desired consistency is reached.

    Add romaine, tomato, croutons, and cooked pasta to dressing and combine. Alternatively, serve dressing on side to control amount.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!

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