I've partnered with Pick 'n Save to bring you these AMAZING sandwiches!
Grilled, marinated chicken breasts and juicy pub burgers, all dressed up Southwest Caesar style! These sandwiches are loaded with grilled vegetables, bacon, avocado, and Parmesan cheese, and topped with a deliciously creamy Southwest Caesar dressing. Perfect for all your summer grilling!
Summer is here, which means time for grilling....and lots of it! I, for one, couldn't be more excited. There's just something about grilling that makes eating more exciting. The outdoors, the smell of charcoal, the kids playing in the backyard, the togetherness. It feels like the way meals should be. And in the summer months, it's the way most of our meals are!
Of course, like all good food, there are memories attached to it. Whenever I smell charcoal burning, I'm instantly transported back to my dad's company picnics - the games, the face painting, the ice cream truck, the giant grills packed full with hamburgers and hot dogs and sweet corn. It was an event we looked forward to all year long, and one we NEVER missed. (It was probably the only time in our lives we got cotton candy AND snow cones.....can you blame us??)
As an adult, my kids are sadly deprived of fun company picnics and the promise of cotton candy and snow cones, but one thing they're not deprived of is summer grilling. They love it just as much as I do, and I love the idea of creating our own fun memories. Filled with lawn games and laughter and fireflies and s'mores.....and, of course, GREAT food.
Which leads me to these Southwest Caesar Sandwiches. All loaded up with grilled veggies and bacon and cheese and the most amazing Southwest Caesar dressing. It's like a party in your mouth, which makes it the perfect sandwich for all your summer parties! It's got something for everyone, and can be easily altered without sarificing any of the flavor. And what I love most about it is that it starts with the BEST marinated chicken breasts and delicious cheddar pub burgers from Pick 'n Save! Which ups the flavor and saves you time. A win-win!
Grilled Southwest Caesar Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 hamburger patties or marinated chicken breasts I used lemon-garlic
- 4 kaiser rolls
- 4 oz. sliced Parmesan cheese sliced
- 8 pieces bacon cooked
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 avocado mashed
- 1 ear sweet corn grilled
- 2 purple onion rings grilled
- ½ red pepper cut into rings and grilled
- ½ orange pepper cut into rings and grilled
- For Southwest Caesar Dressing:
- ½ c. mayo
- 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. Southwest seasoning
- 1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. dijon mustard
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- *Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
Instructions
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Grill burgers and/or chicken according to taste.
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Top with Parmesan cheese to melt.
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Assemble sandwiches and top with Southwest Caesar dressing.
Also be sure to check out these delicious sides!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
OMG I NEED THIS FOR DINNER. This is the perfect sandwich Cathy!
Cathy Trochelman
You DO need this for dinner, Dorothy! I wish you could come HERE!!!
Amy @Very Culinary
Luckily, I live someplace where it's warm enough to grill outdoors year round. So that means I can make this anytime/all the time. YAY me! Look incredible.
Cathy Trochelman
You are seriously lucky, Amy.... we'd be grilling ALL the time! Chicken is my favorite, but Jorden likes burgers (hence both options!)
Trish - Mom On Timeout
Grilling season is HERE! This sandwich looks like the perfect way to kick it off! Pinned!
Cathy Trochelman
Thanks, Trish! It IS here and I couldn't be more excited for it! Any time I can get Jorden to help with the cooking = a WIN!!
Heather / girlichef
I want to slather that Southwest Caesar dressing on everything! These sammiches look ridiculously good, I MUST try them.
Cathy Trochelman
Me TOO, Heather! It's seriously a delicious combo....a little unexpected, but it's like it was meant to be!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer
This is really awesome! My sister is a big Caesar fan, but not big on burgers. I like how you suggest chicken as an alternative 🙂
Cathy Trochelman
I'm the exact same, Kacey! I love toppings that can easily work with both!
Jess
This definetely looks deliciously grill worthy my friend! Thank you for sharing - yum 🙂
Cathy Trochelman
Thanks, Jess! We've made them twice already....which says a lot since I'm all about trying new things 🙂 Hope your summer is off to a great start, my friend!
Andi @ The Weary Chef
I love grilled chicken sandwiches AND southwestern food, so this looks pretty much perfect to me, Cathy! <3
Cathy Trochelman
Me too, Andi! I could eat it this all the time!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Oh I love the looks of this sandwich, Cathy! This is totally calling my name for breakfast! 🙂 Southwest flavors and caesar make the best combo!
Cathy Trochelman
They really do, Gayle! I never would have thought so until I tried it....now I'm hooked! 🙂
Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar
OMG. Next time I make burgers, I am SO making that southwest caesar dressing it sounds so amazing. "Filled with lawn games and laughter and fireflies and s’mores…..and, of course, GREAT food." <-- That right there is the epitome of a perfect Summer! 🙂
Cathy Trochelman
Awww thanks, Jessica! I tend to think so, too! Here's to fun days and long nights and great food...all summer long!!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures
Delicious! I want this at my next BBQ!
Cathy Trochelman
Thanks so much, Laura! I love a good loaded sandwich, and this one is nothing if not LOADED! 🙂
Nicole
Summertime grilling IS the best! And this sandwich looks amazing!
Cathy Trochelman
Thanks, Nicole! Cheers to a fabulous summer!!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
My gosh! I can almost taste these sandwiches!
Cathy Trochelman
Haha thank you, Jamie! That was my goal!!! 🙂
marcie
These burgers are loaded with goodness! These are the ultimate for summer barbecues!
Cathy Trochelman
Thanks so much, Marcie! I love a loaded burger and these are FULLY loaded!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
This burger looks amazing and that sauce sounds perfect to go with it!
Rachael
I want to stuff this in my face! it looks AMAZING
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files
My husband loves caesar and I love chicken sandwiches so this is the ideal dinner for us!!