Caesar salad is a famous appetizer from Italy with a delicious, rich flavor of Caesar dressing along with crisp, sweet lettuce. Let’s get started cooking with TasteVN to learn more details on how to make this salad in two very simple, quick ways!
1. Garlic Butter Bread Caesar Salad
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Garlic Butter Bread Caesar Salad Serves 1
Romaine lettuce 500 gr Bread 100 gr (about 1 large loaf) Canned fish 50 gr Unsalted butter 200 gr Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Chicken eggs 2 (egg yolks) Lemon 1/2 fruit Garlic 12 cloves Salt 2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese 200 gr (grated cheese) Vegetable oil 300 ml
How to prepare Caesar salad with garlic butter bread
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Finely chop garlic and canned fish
You crush about 6 cloves of garlic, peel them, and then use a knife to chop the garlic finely. While chopping the garlic, add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt, mix, and chop it together with the garlic.
For the canned fish, you remove the bones and drain the liquid, then chop the canned fish finely. Mix the chopped garlic and canned fish together, and chop finely again until the mixture is smooth.
Tip: To make the mixture smoother and save time, you can put it in a blender for a finer texture.
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Mixing the salad dressing
You prepare a mixing bowl, add the minced garlic and canned fish mixture into the bowl, then add 2 egg yolks, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard (about 18g), 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and squeeze about 1/2 lemon. Then use a whisk to beat the yolks and mix the mixture well.
Pour about 300ml of vegetable oil into a spray bottle, then while stirring the dressing mixture, gradually add the vegetable oil, avoiding pouring it all at once to prevent ruining the mixture. Mix until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and turns a light yellow color.
Next, add about 70g of grated parmesan cheese into the dressing bowl, and mix well.
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Mixing the garlic butter mixture
Put 200g of unsalted butter in a bowl, use a flat whisk to mash the butter. Then mince 4 – 6 cloves of garlic and a little parsley and add them to the bowl with the butter, also add 80g of parmesan cheese. Next, mix the mixture well together.
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Spread butter and toast the bread
First, to stabilize the oven temperature, preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
Next, cut the bread in half into 2 large slices and evenly spread the garlic butter mixture on top of the bread.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then place the buttered bread on the tray and put it in the oven, toasting the bread at 205 degrees Celsius for 10 – 12 minutes.
Then, cut the bread into long strips and further cut them into small square pieces.
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Mixing salad
For the Roman lettuce you bought, select the young leaves, discarding any that are wilted or damaged. Then, cut into bite-sized pieces and wash thoroughly to drain.
Place the lettuce in a bowl, add about a small pinch of salt and a little salad dressing, and mix well so the lettuce absorbs the dressing, then you can arrange the salad on a plate.
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Final product
Caesar salad with garlic bread features crispy sweet Roman lettuce evenly soaked in rich, savory dressing, crunchy bread with a strong garlic flavor served alongside the greens for an even more delicious and appealing dish. You can sprinkle some cheese on top to enhance the creaminess of the Caesar salad.
2. Caesar salad with chicken breast
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken Caesar Salad Serves 1
Sandwich bread 4 slices Lettuce 2 heads Chicken breast 500 gr (1 piece) Yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Canned anchovy 50 gr (1 can) Parmesan cheese 80 gr Chicken eggs 2 pieces Rosemary 2 sprigs (thyme) Lemon zest 10 gr Lemon 1/2 fruit Olive oil 60 ml Common seasoning a little (salt/pepper)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh chicken breast
- Good chicken breast will have a pink color, a slightly glossy surface, good elasticity, and will not leave a dent when pressed with your finger.
- Good chicken breasts will not show white streaks along the body of the breast. This is a warning sign that the chicken has been injected with growth hormones, which is not good for health.
- Additionally, do not buy chicken breasts that have fingerprints on them, as this indicates that the meat has lost its moisture, making it dry and unappetizing.
- Avoid buying chicken breasts that are dark in color or completely white, as these pieces have deteriorated and are no longer tasty.
See more: How to choose fresh chicken breast
How to choose fresh tomatoes
- Choose tomatoes with bright red skin, ensuring they are intact, plump, and free from scratches or signs of bruising.
- Naturally ripe tomatoes have a mild, characteristic fragrance, and the stem on the fruit is still fresh and firmly attached.
- Avoid choosing tomatoes with patchy skin, which do not smell fragrant, and the stem is detached from the fruit.
See details: How to choose fresh tomatoes
Tools needed
Blender, pot, knife, cutting board, fork,…
How to prepare Chicken Caesar Salad
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Prepare and marinate chicken breast
To eliminate the odor of the chicken breast after purchasing, you can wash it with water, then rub salt around the chicken breast and rinse with water 2 – 3 times before letting it drain.
Marinate the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and 20ml of olive oil, evenly coating both sides of the meat, add a few rosemary leaves and marinate for 10 – 15 minutes to let the meat absorb the spices.
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Make accompanying bread
Cut off the 4 edges of the sandwich, keeping only the white bread inside. Then, cut the bread into long strips and further cut into small square pieces for serving on a plate.
Next, add about 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper, sprinkle evenly over the surface of the bread and drizzle with 20 – 30 ml of olive oil, mixing well.
Then, place the bread into the oven at a temperature of 150 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
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Mixing the salad dressing
To make the salad dressing, first peel the garlic and slice it thinly, then chop the lemon peel and add it to the blender.
Next, add 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard, 1 can of anchovy, 50g of parmesan cheese, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of pepper, and finally squeeze about 1/2 of a lemon into the blender.
Then, cover the blender and blend the mixture until smooth. Pour the mixture into a bowl, add 100g of mayonnaise, and mix everything together.
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Boiled Eggs
Place a pot on the stove, add about 500ml of water to the pot, and bring it to a boil over medium heat. When the water starts to boil, slowly add the eggs and boil for 5 – 10 minutes depending on how cooked you want the yolk.
After cooking, peel the eggs and cut them into quarters.
Easy peeling method for boiled eggs:- When boiling eggs, add a little vinegar or salt to the pot of water to help prevent the eggs from cracking during boiling and to make peeling easier.
- Alternatively, you can also add a few slices of lemon to the pot to help peel them faster.
- Additionally, you can check out some tips for peeling eggs quickly from TasteVN.
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Pan-Seared Chicken Breast
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and when the oil is hot, add the chicken breast and sear each side for about 5 – 7 minutes over medium heat until the chicken is cooked and golden brown, then transfer the chicken to a plate.
After that, wait for the chicken to cool slightly before cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
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Mixing salad
Now to complete today’s salad, wash the lettuce and cherry tomatoes, and let them drain. Then, cut the lettuce into small pieces, and halve the cherry tomatoes, putting everything into a bowl along with 2 – 3 tablespoons of salad dressing, and mix well.
Next, arrange the vegetables on a plate, then alternate the chicken breast and eggs, sprinkle toasted bread around, and add a bit more cheese to finish the dish.
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Final product
Caesar salad with chicken breast on a colorful plate is very eye-catching, with crunchy sweet vegetables soaked in rich, salty salad dressing. The chicken breast is marinated just right, accompanied by crispy bread and nutritious eggs. What are you waiting for? Show off your skills by making this salad for your family!
What is Caesar salad?
Caesar salad is one of the most famous appetizers of European cuisine, with common ingredients such as Parmesan cheese, olive oil, bacon, and Roman lettuce,…
Regarding its origin, Caesar Salad is named after a restaurant owner in Mexico, Caesar Cardini – the chef who invented the recipe for this dish in 1924.
This dish was created when his restaurant ran out of food, and he was forced to come up with something on the spot using the few remaining ingredients to serve the customers. Later, the Caesar Salad became increasingly popular and loved by many.
How to choose fresh and delicious lettuce
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You should buy lettuce with thick leaves, large heads, a vibrant green color, that feels firm when held, and if the outer layer still has moisture, then it is good lettuce to buy.
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You should not buy lettuce with small holes or signs of snail damage, and if the stem of the lettuce has an unusual white color. It is likely that the lettuce has been cut for a long time, has wilted, or has had the wilted outer leaves removed.
Suggestions for purchasing anchovy fish
You can find anchovy fish at supermarkets, stores selling imported food, or buy online at e-commerce sites with prices ranging from 60,000 to 90,000 VND per box (50g).
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Through this article, TasteVN hopes that you have a better understanding of Caesar salad and also adds two delicious and attractive recipes for making Caesar salad to help diversify your meals. Wishing you success in your preparation!
