Crispy Tater Caesar Salad

Heath Runte

Updated on May 10, 2024

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Cool Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

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

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.
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.
Meanwhile, line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and add tater tots in an even layer.
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.
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.
Bake again until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk Caesar dressing, lemon juice, anchovy paste, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
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.
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.