Caesar Anything
Going to brunch in a local cafe and shocked at Caesar salad is costing $24+ in 2024. It is such a classic delicious dish and it’s very easy to make them at home!
P.S. salad is designed to come with dressing. If having some dressing help you enjoy a meal full of health value, it’s a WIN!
Caesar dressing into classic salad
Serves: 1
Time: 20 minutes
Equipment: Cutting board, knife, small spoon, small bowl, grater/shaver
Ingredient list
Crouton:
1 slice wholemeal bread (diced)
10g parmesan cheese (grated)
pepper
Caesar Dressing:
juice of 1/4 lemon
1/2 clove garlic (mince/paste)
1tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp anchovy paste (optional)
1/8 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1 heaped tbsp greek yoghurt
Salad:
1/2 (~75g) cos lettuce (sectioned)
1 small (~120g) poached/grilled chicken breast fillet (diced)
~30g parmesan cheese (grated)
Methods
Prepare chicken:
Poach: place chicken fillet in a saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring it to a boil and continue simmer for 12-18 minutes. Cool in water and dice
Grill: Heat up to 1tbsp oil on low-medium heat, grill chicken for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes and dice.
Making croutons: Preheat oven at 200°C. Dice 1 slice of wholemeal bread, mix it well with 10g grated parmesan cheese and pepper. Bake for 5 minutes or until they turn golden.
Making the caesar dressing: In a small bowl, add all ingredients in and mix well.
Assembling the salad: In a large mixing bowl, mix lettuce, diced chicken breast, parmesan cheese, croutons and dressing. Ready to serve!
Dietitian’s Tips
Caesar everything: the dressing can also be used as meat marination, dressing for grilled/roasted vegetables, to make slaws, to make chicken/tuna mayo.
Swapping: crouton can be swapped to cooked pasta or boiled potatoes. Chicken can be swapped to poached fish, boiled eggs, or other protein source; Lettuce can be swapped to slaw mix, etc.
Adding flavours & texture: green beans, poached eggs, cherry tomatoes, italian mixed herbs, etc.