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Caesar salad

Romaine, Caesar dressing, croutons and Parmesan, served with chicken.

Caesar salad — Chicken
Cooking time
43 min
Hands-on time
30 min
Free time
8 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Contains
Dairy, Eggs, Fish, Gluten, Soy

Ingredients

4people

Amounts follow the number of people

For the salad

For the sauce

The quantity can easily be doubled; use a wider bowl and add the dressing gradually so that the salad does not become soggy.

Shopping list

Equipment

  • Baking tray — For toasting the bread cubes at 200°.
  • Bowl and whisk — The dressing is beaten until creamy and even.
  • Food thermometer

Method

  1. Toss the bread cubes with olive oil and a pinch of salt, then toast them in the oven at 200°.

    8 minYou can walk away
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    Golden and crispy throughout.

    Tip: Preheat the oven and monitor the color in the last few minutes.

  2. Whisk the sauce ingredients until they are smooth and creamy.

    5 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The mixture is homogeneous, and the flavors and texture are distributed evenly.

    Tip: Mix only until homogeneous and taste before adding more salt.

  3. Pat the chicken slices dry and season with a little of the listed salt. Sauté in the tablespoon of oil in two batches for about 4–5 minutes per side, until they reach 74°C.

    20 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The thickest part reaches 74°C. Timing is a guide; continue cooking if needed.

  4. Let the cooked protein cool for 5 minutes before adding it to the lettuce; use clean utensils for assembly.

    5 minYou can walk away
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The protein is warm rather than hot enough to wilt the lettuce.

  5. Toss the lettuce in the dressing just before serving, and add the bread and Parmesan on top. Arrange the cooked protein over the salad.

    5 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The mixture is homogeneous, and the flavors and texture are distributed evenly.

    Tip: Cold lettuce + dressing just in time to serve = the crunch that characterizes a successful Caesar.

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