Caesar Salad with Chicken, Croutons and Anchovy Dressing

Name: Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 200 g of romaine lettuce; 50 g of parmesan (shaved); 40 g of croutons; 2 tbsp of olive oil; 1 garlic cloves; salt; pepper; 1 egg yolks; 1 tbsp of mustard; 2 tbsp of lemon juice; 80 ml of sunflower oil; 30 g of parmesan (grated); 2 fillets of anchovies; 1 garlic cloves

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

380kcal

Protein32 g38%
Carbs12 g14%
Fat18 g48%
Fiber3 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For even more flavor, marinate your chicken for 30 minutes in a mixture of olive oil, lemon and herbs before cooking! 🌿🔥

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

The assembled salad cannot be frozen. Lettuce, croutons and dressing with raw eggs do not freeze well. Cooked chicken on its own: very good, up to 2 months in zip bags.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Not ideal once assembled. The dressing with raw eggs keeps 24h max in an airtight container in the fridge. Cooked chicken: 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge. Washed/dried lettuce: 2 days max in a salad bag in the fridge. Croutons: prepare just

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Yes for the separate components. Caesar dressing (raw eggs): 24h max in the fridge, airtight container. Cooked chicken: 24h in the fridge, airtight container. Washed/dried lettuce: 24h in the fridge. Croutons: prepare just before. Assemble just before serving.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Caesar salad is a cold dish. Not relevant for the assembled salad. The cooked chicken can be reheated for 5 min in a skillet over medium heat or 3-4 min in the microwave.

Variations

Rub the chicken fillets with a garlic clove.
Toss the dressing in at the last moment to keep the crunch.
Add grated Parmesan to the dressing.

Mistakes to avoid

Dressing too early: pour the dressing just before serving.
Pouring the oil into the dressing all at once: add it gradually as for a mayonnaise.
Overcooking the chicken: 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a Caesar salad?

Cook the chicken fillets 4 to 5 minutes per side, slice them, make the dressing, put the romaine lettuce in a bowl with the chicken, croutons and shaved Parmesan, then pour the dressing over just before serving.

How do you make Caesar dressing?

Whisk the egg yolk with the mustard and lemon juice, gradually add the sunflower oil as for a mayonnaise, then stir in the grated Parmesan, anchovies and garlic.

When should you dress the salad?

Pour the dressing over just before serving and toss gently, to keep the crunch of the lettuce and croutons.

How do you cook the chicken?

Season the fillets with salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil, then cook them in a very hot skillet or on a grill, 4 to 5 minutes per side, before slicing them into strips.