Tijuana Caesar Salad

2 servings

20 minutes

Caesar salad Tijuana style is an exquisite blend of the freshness of Mexican cuisine and the classic taste of a famous dish. Legend has it that its roots go back to the 1920s when Italian chef Caesar Cardini created the famous salad in Tijuana. In this interpretation, its flavor takes on vibrant Mexican notes thanks to marinated chicken fillet, spicy mustard, lemon juice, and aromatic spices. Crispy iceberg lettuce, grated Parmesan cheese, and juicy cherry tomatoes add tenderness and freshness, while garlic croutons and ground chili provide zest and crunch. Perfect as a standalone dish or a light snack, highlighting the richness of Mexican flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 860
• Proteins: 78.1g
• Fats: 33.7g
• Carbohydrates: 56.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 500 g
• Dijon mustard: 2 tbsp
• Lemon: 1 pc
• White bread: 200 g
• Refined olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Seasoning for chicken: 1 tbsp
• Iceberg leaves: 100 g
• Grated Parmesan cheese: 50 g
• Cherry tomatoes: 70 g
• Ground dried garlic: 0.5 tsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Pound the chicken fillet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 500 g

2. Cut into elongated pieces.

3. Grease with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Refined olive oil: 2 tablespoons

4. Add mustard and poultry seasoning.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dijon mustard: 2 tablespoons
   • Seasoning for chicken: 1 tablespoon

5. Squeeze the juice from the lemon wedge and add salt. Mix and let marinate for half an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste

6. After 30 minutes, stir and place on a dry hot skillet.

7. Tear iceberg leaves by hand or cut them into large pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Iceberg leaves: 100 g

8. Season with green olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Refined olive oil: 2 tablespoons

9. Add grated cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 50 g

10. Add halved cherry tomatoes to the salad.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cherry tomatoes: 70 g

11. Fry the chicken on all sides until golden brown for 5-7 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken fillet: 500 g

12. Put the chicken in the salad.

13. Dress with Caesar salad dressing.

14. Season with black pepper.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

15. Place bread cubes in olive oil on a heated pan, season with garlic, and mix.

    Required ingredients:

    • Refined olive oil: 2 tablespoons
    • White bread: 200 g
    • Ground dried garlic: 0.5 teaspoon

16. Add ground chili and sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned.

17. Add croutons to the salad.

    Required ingredients:

    • White bread: 200 g