Caesar Salad with French Toast

4 servings

30 minutes

Caesar salad with French toast is an exquisite blend of American culinary classic and French taste sophistication. The legendary Caesar, created by Italian Caesar Cardini, gains a new dimension thanks to the crispy French toast. Tender chicken fillet, fresh iceberg lettuce, and juicy cherry tomatoes create lightness and freshness, while the tangy dressing made from anchovies, capers, and parmesan adds depth of flavor to the dish. The French toast with aromatic herbs and a golden crust adds textural variety and makes this salad a true culinary masterpiece. Perfect as a standalone dish or an elegant appetizer that offers gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 598.1
• Proteins: 44.9g
• Fats: 39.5g
• Carbohydrates: 12.1g

Ingredients

• Cherry tomatoes: 200 g
• Iceberg lettuce: 200 g
• Chicken fillet: 2 pc
• Chicken broth: 1 l
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Grated Parmesan cheese: 4 tbsp
• Anchovies: 4 pc
• Capers: 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
• Olive oil: 100 ml
• White bread: 4 pc
• Milk: 0.3 glass
• Mixture of herbs: 0.5 tsp
• Worcestershire sauce: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Boil the chicken in broth. Let it cool, then cut into pieces. Mix with iceberg lettuce leaves and halved cherry tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 2 pieces
   • Chicken broth: 1 l
   • Iceberg lettuce: 200 g
   • Cherry tomatoes: 200 g

2. For the dressing, mix crushed anchovies with half of the parmesan, capers, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, and season with pepper. Place two eggs in boiling water for one minute, then crack into a bowl and whisk until fluffy. Combine with the prepared mixture and whisk again. Gradually add 1/4 cup of olive oil while stirring.

   Required ingredients:

   • Anchovies: 4 pieces
   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 4 tablespoons
   • Capers: 1 tablespoon
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Worcestershire sauce: 1 teaspoon
   • Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Olive oil: 100 ml

3. For French toast, cut the crust off the bread. Combine beaten egg with milk and herbs, pour the mixture into a deep plate. Place pieces of bread in it and let sit for 10 minutes, flipping the bread once during this time. Heat the remaining butter in a pan and fry the pieces of bread until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • White bread: 4 pieces
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Milk: 0.3 glass
   • Mixture of herbs: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Olive oil: 100 ml

4. Add dressing to the salad, mix well. Serve on plates. Top with triangle-cut French toast. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 4 tablespoons