Tender Caesar salad with croutons, garlic and chicken
4 servings
45 minutes
Caesar salad is an iconic dish of American cuisine, inspired by Italian chef Caesar Cardini. Its secret lies in the harmony of simple ingredients that create a rich flavor. Crunchy croutons soaked in fragrant garlic oil, juicy chicken fillet with a light golden crust, fresh lettuce leaves, and delicate Parmesan cheese are all united by a light tangy dressing that offers an exquisite balance of saltiness, acidity, and spiciness. This salad is perfect for a light dinner or festive table, enhancing the elegance of the meal. It is versatile—served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat or fish. Each bite of Caesar encapsulates a story of taste that connects classic and modern gastronomic traditions.
1
Grate 1 clove of garlic, add 5 tablespoons of olive oil and let it infuse in the fridge for 15 minutes, then fry the bread cut into cubes.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
- White bread: 5 piece
2
Cut the chicken fillet into cubes and fry in olive oil, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Chicken fillet: 250 g
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
- Salt: pinch
- Ground black pepper: pinch
3
For the sauce, mix the yolks with mustard, grate 2 cloves of garlic, add lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste, mix, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Mustard: 2 teaspoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
- Salt: pinch
- Ground black pepper: pinch
4
Tear lettuce leaves into a salad bowl, add croutons, chicken, drizzle with sauce, and grate cheese on top.
- Green salad: 1 bunch
- White bread: 5 piece
- Chicken fillet: 250 g
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 40 g