I believe that Caesar salad is too delicious to just be a side dish. So, in my search for new ways to enjoy it, I came across a recipe on TikTok for Caesar salad nachos. These nachos put a tasty spin on the classic appetizer by topping cheesy tortilla chips with the creamy dressed salad. This creates nachos full of tangy and nutty flavors. Even better, this dish comes together in 10 minutes with the help of a microwave. Here’s how to make Caesar salad nachos as an afternoon snack or party starter!
The basics of nachos
Many of us know and love classic Tex-Mex nachos made with tortilla chips, beans, cheese, guacamole and other add-ins. These nachos are perfect when you want a snack packed with zesty and savory flavors. However, nachos are also versatile as you can mix-and-match the ingredients to suit taste buds. If you love the richness and sharpness of Caesar salad (I mean, who doesn't?), it's worth incorporating it into your next batch of homemade nachos.
What are Caesar salad nachos?
These nachos consist of tortilla chips, cooked chicken, Caesar salad dressing, romaine lettuce and cheese. The cheese sprinkled on top of the tortilla chips is melted, which creates a gooey texture that contrasts the crunchy and creamy ingredients. Also, the lettuce is thinly sliced, tossed in the dressing and then added at the very end to prevent the leaves from wilting. Adding these ingredients gives the nachos a pungent and tangy flavor that will instantly make you go back for seconds!
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2 time-saving tricks for delicious Caesar salad nachos
You don't have to spend a ton of time preparing these nachos to achieve tasty results. Start by using store-bought Caesar dressing for the salad topping as it's a rich and convenient alternative to making it from scratch. Additionally, you can add precooked chicken that's leftover from last night's dinner — or opt for another option like shrimp or cubed steak. Using these two time-saving tricks will produce mouthwatering Caesar salad nachos in 10 minutes.
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How to make Caesar salad nachos
Here, you'll find a Caesar Salad Nachos recipe based on a TikTok by @kitkeenan. It's easy to whip up in the microwave and is the ultimate way to satisfy your snack cravings. But, feel free to customize the recipe to your liking by adding more cheese or using other tortilla chips like yellow or blue corn. These recipes for Strawberry Horchata and Brazilian Lemonade are also great drink options to enjoy with the warm nachos. Yum!
Caesar Salad Nachos
Ingredients:
- 2 heaping cups white corn tortilla chips
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for salad and garnish
- 1 head romaine lettuce, cleaned and thinly sliced
- ½ cup Caesar salad dressing
Directions:
- In medium bowl, toss sliced romaine with Caesar dressing and ¼ cup Parmesan until lettuce is coated. Set aside.
- In separate bowl, combine shredded chicken with mozzarella cheese and remaining ¼ cup Parmesan. Arrange chips on microwave-safe plate in single layer. Pour chicken and cheese mixture over chips.
- Microwave on high on 1 minute or until cheese is fully melted. Carefully remove plate from microwave.
- Top nachos with tossed salad and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese. Dig in and enjoy!
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