Top 10 Caesar Salad Recipes for Any Occasion

By Melissa M. • Jun 25, 2024

The classic Caesar salad is really having a moment right now — and for good reason! You can't beat a crisp, satisfying bite of a Caesar salad. The smooth dressing, crisp lettuce, and savory flavors meld together so perfectly! Get your creativity flowing with these 10 Caesar Recipes that will take your salads to the next level!

1. Kale Caesar Salad

Crunch into a new twist on a classic Caesar salad! Kale Caesar Salad has a fresh garden flavor that is deeper than traditional Caesar salads and is topped with crispy chickpeas for a unique texture and added heartiness. You can whip up a Kale Caesar Salad in a hurry and it's a healthy lunch option that doesn’t skimp out on flavor! Nothing beats that tangy, creamy Caesar dressing!

2. Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is the classic. The gold-standard. The king of salads. It earned this lofty title thanks to its own flavor merits: a combination of crisp, crunch, creamy, and cheesy. The garden-fresh bed of lettuce supports homemade sourdough croutons and the classic peppery, creamy, tangy dressing. The grilled chicken adds savory and meaty flavors while mingling with the other tastes on the plate. You can taste the difference immediately: a homemade Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad beats anything that comes out of a bag.

3. Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad has a fervent fanbase, and for good reason! This salad is the perfect mixture of crunchy lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, and sharp parmesan cheese. And who can resist homemade croutons? No one, that's who! You'll love this classic Caesar Salad with delicious and crunchy homemade croutons all year long.

4. Tex-Mex Caesar Salad

An interesting bit of trivia often forgotten is that Caesar salad comes from Mexico. Tex-Mex Caesar Salad leans into that heritage by taking this salad to the borderlands with a whole new range of flavors! The beloved crunchy croutons get in on the action, coated in aromatic Southwestern spices and the dressing combining creamy avocado, salty cotija cheese, and fragrant cilantro. That takes any Caesar salad to the next level in an instant! Ready in just 15 minutes, Tex-Mex Caesar Salad will lasso everyone to the table.

5. Tortellini Caesar Salad

Ah, the great Caesar salad. So creamy, so tangy, so crunchy... could it really get any better than that? Well, we for sure think so. Tortellini Caesar Salad brings all those elements plus soft, tender, cheesy tortellini together. Imagine digging into a nice helping of this crispy, savory yumminess tomorrow at lunch... or really... it only takes 20 minutes to make so you could totally have it for today's lunch if you wanna! The best of the best lunches will forever be brought to you by Tortellini Caesar Salad, that's a fact!

6. Caesar Pita Pockets

Caesar Pita Pockets are the classic lunch-on-the-go you can make ahead and enjoy without guilt! Each tender, easily hand-held pita contains savory Ceasar-coated chicken, bright tomatoes, and a leafy, fresh bed of salad for extra nourishment and crunch. Since they're ready in just 30 minutes, you can easily put together Caesar Pita Pockets and never have to worry about rushing out the door without a meal again. They're nutritious, low-fat, and low-effort deliciousness!

7. Anything-Goes Caesar Salad

This salad might be more than something special! It's a salad or a full-fledged meal because Anything-Goes Caesar Salad pulls out all the stops! Creamy, tangy, and flavorful Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, and succulent bacon crumbles all come together to make this Caesar salad extra filling and extra fantastic. And when you add some pan-seared chicken and hard-boiled eggs? Well, Anything-Goes Caesar Salad makes sure you'll be going the extra mile for the rest of the day!

8. Weeknight Chicken Caesar Salad

On the surface, it doesn't get much simpler and easier than Weeknight Chicken Caesar Salad. The dressing is effectively creamy and tangy, but also such a breeze to whisk together. Even the salad itself isn't complicated, just some crisp lettuce, sharp cheese, and savory chicken breasts. Yet when it all comes together, is it any wonder that Weeknight Chicken Caesar Salad is one of the most popular salads in the world? Not at all! The only wonder about it is the wonder your tastebuds experience when biting into it!

9. The Best Caesar Salad

Eating a balanced meal never tasted better... in fact, this is the best! It's absolutely The Best Caesar Salad you will ever experience! A fresh bed of crunchy romaine is the landing place for all the good things. Sharp parmesan cheese, crispy homemade croutons, and a tangy creamy Caesar dressing?! Mmm, mmm, mmm. It's just so good. Whether you're looking for a nice side salad to add to your pasta night or a leafy main to make for lunch, The Best Caesar Salad is the best choice every time!

10. Fusilli Caesar Salad

It's a pasta salad with the salad part amped all the way up! Fusilli Caesar Salad has everything you could want from a classic Caesar salad: fresh and crisp romaine lettuce, homemade crunchy and zesty croutons, and a creamy, tangy dressing with plenty of umami goodness. But of course, it also bulks up the plate with tender, spiral-shaped pasta, perfect for making sure you don't miss even the littlest bit of that dressing (is there a purer joy than homemade salad dressing? We don't think so). Fusilli Caesar Salad simultaneously brings out the best of the picnic side dish and the salad course favorite, so it's like two parties for your tastebuds at once!