Traditional Caesar Salad
4 servings
30 minutes
Caesar salad is one of the most popular and refined appetizers of European cuisine, created in 1924 at a Mexican restaurant by Italian chef Caesar Cardini. This salad captivates with its harmonious combination of fresh crispy lettuce leaves, juicy chicken breast with a golden crust, and fragrant golden croutons. Dressed with the signature 'Caesar' dressing and topped with delicate shavings of Parmesan, it has a rich, multifaceted flavor with subtle garlic notes and a creamy texture. It can be enjoyed as a standalone dish or served as an exquisite appetizer at celebrations and romantic dinners. Legend has it that it was created from available ingredients during a food shortage but has since become a symbol of gastronomic elegance.
1
Wash, dry, and tear the lettuce leaves into small pieces, set aside in the refrigerator.
- Green salad: 1 bunch
2
Put 1 tablespoon of butter in a hot skillet. Once it completely melts and starts to sizzle, add the sliced garlic.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
3
Cut the chicken breast into pieces approximately 1x3 cm. Place in a pan with garlic and oil. Fry on high heat for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Chicken fillet: 300 g
4
Add another tablespoon of butter and the second clove of garlic to the same skillet. Meanwhile, cut the bread into small cubes. Place in the skillet and fry until golden brown. It is advisable to stir continuously to prevent burning.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- White bread: 6 pieces
5
Take the lettuce leaves, add the fried chicken breast, and thinly sliced tomatoes. Dress with Caesar sauce. Mix well. Top with the croutons and grated cheese.
- Green salad: 1 bunch
- Chicken fillet: 300 g
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Caesar sauce: to taste
- Parmesan cheese: to taste