Classic Chicken Caesar Salad
Classic Chicken Caesar Salad combines crisp lettuce, grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, and croutons for a healthy, customizable meal.
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce (fresh and crisp)
- Grilled or baked chicken breast (marinated with olive oil, lemon, herbs)
- Classic Caesar dressing (lemon juice, garlic, egg yolks, anchovy paste, olive oil)
- Rustic bread (for croutons, seasoned and baked)
- Parmesan cheese (grated or shaved)
- Salt, pepper, herbs to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season and marinate (olive oil, lemon, herbs), then grill or bake until cooked through and juicy.
- Make the Caesar dressing: Blend garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, mustard, slowly add olive oil, season, and add Parmesan.
- Make the croutons: Cut bread into cubes, toss with oil and spices, bake until golden and crispy.
- Assemble the salad: Toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing, add sliced chicken, croutons, and Parmesan on top.
Notes
- Use crisp romaine lettuce.
- Grill or bake marinated chicken.
- Make dressing from scratch (try Greek yogurt or lighter oils).
- Season homemade croutons; use day-old bread.
- Add veggies (tomatoes, cucumber, peppers) for color and nutrition.
- Store salad parts separately for freshness; assemble before eating.
- For vegetarian, use grilled mushrooms or tofu.
- Components keep 3–5 days in airtight containers in the fridge.