Caesar Salad, the famous and original. easy step by step

Caesar salad: original, with chicken, dressing and croutons. Explained it’s easy to do

Caesar salad

By Manu Boffino, from Bake and Gourmet Cake, site of recipes, menus and shopping lists, partner of TERRA Degusta. The famous salad, known and appreciated in many parts of the world, with a well-explained recipe to make at home.

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• TOOLS: 1 chopping board, 2 non-stick pans (1 with lid), 3 bowls, 1 vegetable peeler, 1 juicer.
• EQUIPMENT: conventional

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Caesar Salad:

• ½ bunch iceberg lettuce, washed and roughly chopped
• thinly sliced ​​parmesan (use vegetable peeler)

Chicken Breast – Caesar Salad:

• ½ whole chicken breast(s), skinless, divided down the center to speed cooking
• ¼ lemon (juice)
• Olive oil for dressing and grilling
• thyme leaves)
• salt and pepper

Dressing – Caesar Salad:

1. 2 canned anchovy fillets (alikes), washed to remove excess salt (optional)
2. 1 small garlic clove, unpeeled, lightly crushed
3. ½ tablespoon Sicilian lemon (juice)
4. 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
5. ½ red pepper, deseeded, chopped
6. 5 tablespoons olive oil, more if needed
7. 1 egg (yolk only)
8. salt and pepper

Croutons – Caesar salad

• 4 slices crustless bread, cut into cubes (or bread)
• oil

PRE-PREPARATION:

1. Gather all the ingredients and utensils for the recipe.
2. Start by grilling the chicken breast (see preparation).
3. Tear off the lettuce leaves, wash them well under running water and immerse them in the sodium hypochlorite solution.
4. If you bought crust bread, remove the crust and cut it into cubes.
5. With a potato peeler, remove the parmesan flakes.
6. Remember to watch the chicken and turn it over.
7. Thoroughly wash the anchovy fillets in a colander to remove excess salt.
8. Clean, chop and mince the ingredients.
9. Heat another non-stick pan to prepare the croutons.

PREPARATION:

Chicken Breast – Caesar Salad (do this step before starting pre-prep):

1. Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat to heat through.
2. Slice the chicken as directed in the ingredients.
3. Rub the lemon.
4. Season with a drizzle of oil, salt, pepper and the thyme leaves.
5. Distribute the seasonings well over the meat.
6. When the pan is hot, grease it with a drizzle of oil, place the chicken in it and turn it until the entire surface is golden brown.
7. Turn the heat down to medium. Cover.
8. Grill the chicken for 10-15 minutes (turn halfway through cooking).
9. Continue pre-preparation.

Croutons – Caesar Salad:

1. Grease the pan with a little oil.
2. Add the bread cubes and, over low heat, turn them until they are golden brown and crunchy.
3. Remove from pan, drain well on paper towels, and set aside in a bowl.

Chicken Breast – Caesar Salad:

1. Make sure the chicken is cooked through.
2. It should be quite moist.
3. Remove from the pan and let cool on a plate or platter.
4. Meanwhile prepare the sauce.

Dressing – Caesar Salad:

1. With a fork, mash the anchovy fillets in a little oil.
2. Add the garlic and lemon juice and blend to incorporate the flavors.
3. Discard the garlic clove.
4. Add the egg yolk and continue beating until a smooth cream is obtained.
5. Add mayonnaise and pepper and mix well.
6. Gradually add the remaining oil (in trickle), beating vigorously until a creamy sauce is obtained.
7. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Caesar Salad:

1. Drain the iceberg lettuce leaves well.
2. Wash well under running water.
3. Dry or centrifugal.
4. When serving, place the lettuce in a bowl, drizzle with half the sauce.
5. Mix gently.

FINISHING AND ASSEMBLY:

1. transfer caesar salad seasoned for a platter or if you prefer, share on plates.
2. Arrange the chicken breast slices on the lettuce and drizzle with the remaining sauce.
3. Decorate with slices of Parmesan.
4. Finally distribute the croutons.

Source: Terra

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