Imagine savoring a classic Chicken Caesar Salad with a delightful twist—wrapped in a crunchy, golden flour tortilla cone. This tasty creation is also practical. It is a great choice for picnics, tailgating, or BBQs. Gather your friends and family, share these delightful salad-filled cones, and enjoy the compliments that are sure to follow.
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🗝️ Recipe's key points
- Handheld and mess-free—perfect for outdoor events like picnics, BBQs, and tailgates.
- Crispy tortilla cones add fun and crunch to a classic Caesar salad.
- Customizable—add grilled chicken, bacon, or avocado for a heartier bite.
- Easy to prep ahead and assemble right before serving—entertaining just got easier!
If you are serving a lot of people or want to try something different, these Caesar Salad Tortilla Cones are a fun option. You can enjoy your greens without a fork! 🥗🌯✨
🛒 Ingredients
This is an overview of the easy Caesar salad in a flour tortilla cone recipe's ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
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- Chicken – Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for juiciness. Grilled or roasted, the choice is yours.
- Romaine lettuce – Crisp and refreshing, Romaine is the classic choice for Caesar salads.
- Caesar Dressing – Either homemade or store-bought. Homemade adds a personal touch and allows for flavor adjustments. It's best if the dressing is on the thicker side so that it doesn't make the lettuce and cone soggy. We like the Marzetti brand. It's thick and creamy just the way we want it for this recipe. You'll find it in the produce section of your grocery store.
- Parmesan Cheese – Freshly grated for the best flavor.
- Optional Croutons – Add a textual contrast and soak up the dressing beautifully.
- Optional Add-ins – Cherry tomatoes or a sprinkle of bacon bits for extra flair.
🗒 Instructions
This is an overview of the flour tortilla cones and Caesar chicken recipe instructions. Full instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Lay the tortillas on a clean work surface.
- Roll the tortillas into cone shapes and use a toothpick to secure each one closed.
- Use small pieces of crumpled up aluminum foil inside of each cone to help them hold their shape.
- Place the cones onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spray the cones with cooking spray.
- Bake the cones for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Set the cones aside while you assemble the Caesar salad.
- Add the chopped romaine lettuce, chopped chicken breast, and Caesar dressing into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the salad ingredients to coat evenly.
- Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the salad mixture.
- Give the salad a final toss.
- Scoop the Caesar salad mixture into each tortilla cone and serve!
🥫 Storage
Serve and eat these tortilla cones with Caesar salad right after you make them. The crispy tortilla cones can get soggy from the filling.
Leftover Caesar salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days.
I recommend only making these tortilla cones just before serving for the best crunchy texture. You can store leftover cones in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. However, they may lose some of their crispiness. Revive your stored cones by heating them in the oven at 350°F for 3-5 minutes or in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes.
📚 Variations
- Enjoy vegetarian tortilla cones by swapping the chicken for sautéed mushrooms, grilled or roasted vegetables, roasted chickpeas, or tofu.
- Make your Caesar salad your own by adding mix-ins. You can choose croutons, toasted nuts, seeds, capers, sliced avocado, olives, halved cherry tomatoes, or anything else you like!
- Make gluten-free cones by swapping the flour tortillas for corn tortillas. Keep in mind that flour-based tortillas crisp up the best.
- Create a deconstructed Caesar cone bar by allowing your guests to assemble their own cones with toppings.
- Brushing tortilla cones with melted butter instead of oil spray before baking adds rich flavor and makes them crispier.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Load the tortilla cones with Caesar salad just before serving as a way to preserve the crispy texture of the cones.
- Turn the tortilla cones over midway through baking to ensure an even browning on all sides. This isn't absolutely necessary, but a good way to ensure an even crisp.
- Be sure to spray the tortilla cones or coat them lightly with melted butter before baking. This helps create a crispy outside. A crispy exterior adds great texture to the dish and makes a sturdy vessel for the salad.
- Don't forget to remove the toothpicks from the baked cones before serving!
🤔 FAQs
Yes, you can absolutely prepare the tortilla cones ahead of time! Bake the cones and store them in an airtight container to keep them crisp. Just make sure to fill them with the salad right before serving to prevent sogginess.
For the best flavor and juiciness, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work wonderfully. You can grill, roast, or even sauté the chicken, depending on your preference. Just season them generously with salt, pepper, and herbs for an extra kick!
Absolutely! This recipe is very versatile. Feel free to add other ingredients like cherry tomatoes, avocado, or bacon bits to the salad. You can also substitute the Caesar dressing with another dressing of your choice if you prefer something different.
To make this recipe vegetarian, skip the chicken. You can use protein-rich options like chickpeas, grilled vegetables, or marinated tofu instead. Add extra toppings like nuts or seeds to enhance the flavors and textures!
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- Smoked Pull Pork Tacos - Tender smoky pork in soft shells with crisp cabbage and tomatoes - a crowd-pleasing favorite!
🍽 What to serve with Tortilla Cones with Caesar Salad
For a balanced meal, serve your Caesar salad tortilla cones with light sides. Try Lemon Garlic Asparagus with Parmesan for a great match.
For heartier options, add Summer Stuffed Tomatoes, Roasted Zucchini Stuffed with Parmesan Garlic Breadcrumbs, or Orzo Stuffed Peppers.
Finish with No-Churn Watermelon Ice Cream or No-Bake Strawberry Delight for a refreshing dessert.
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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- Baking sheet - Used to bake the tortilla cones until crisp.
- Parchment paper - Prevents sticking and ensures easy cleanup.
- Vegetable spray - Lightly coats tortillas for even browning.
- Toothpicks - Secures cone shapes while baking.
- Aluminum foil - Forms molds to hold cones in shape.
- Mixing bowl - For assembling and tossing the salad ingredients.
- Cheese grater - Freshly shreds Parmesan for the salad.
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
Ecco, salad lovers! Isn't this such a fun little twist on an old favorite? These Caesar Salad Tortilla Cones are more than just carino (cute)—they're super practical, crowd-pleasing, and make insalata (salad) feel like something special. I love that they're easy to prep ahead, easy to serve, and even easier to eat.
So go ahead—get a little fancy with your next pasto all'aperto (outdoor meal) and try these crunchy, creamy cones of Caesar goodness. Your guests will thank you (and probably ask for seconds)! Buon appetito, amici 🥗
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📖 Recipe
Chicken Caesar Salad Tortilla Cones
Equipment Needed
- toothpicks
Ingredients
- 2 full size tortillas cut in half lengthwise
- Cooking spray
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- Rotisserie chicken breast chopped
- Caesar dressing of choice
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Lay the tortillas on a clean work surface. Roll them into cone shapes and use a toothpick to secure each one closed. Use small pieces of crumpled up aluminum foil inside of each cone to help them hold their shape.
- Place the cones onto the baking sheet and spray them with cooking spray.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, place the chopped romaine lettuce, plus chopped chicken breast, and Caesar dressing. Mix to coat evenly.
- Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and give it a final toss.
- Scoop the Caesar salad mixture into the tortilla cones.
Notes
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- Load the tortilla cones with Caesar salad just before serving as a way to preserve the crispy texture of the cones.
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- Turn the tortilla cones over midway through baking to ensure an even browning on all sides. This isn't absolutely necessary, but a good way to ensure an even crisp.
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- Be sure to spray the tortilla cones or coat them lightly with melted butter before baking. This helps create a crispy outside. A crispy exterior adds great texture to the dish and makes a sturdy vessel for the salad.
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- Don't forget to remove the toothpicks from the baked cones before serving!
Nutrition
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Jim
Whenever we have a family gathering, we say goodbye to boring salads and hello to salad in a cone. This is such a convenient way to serve a nutritious side!