Classic Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing

This classic Chicken Caesar Salad is fresh, hearty, and full of flavor. Crispy croutons, juicy chicken, crunchy lettuce, and a rich homemade dressing make it a timeless favorite.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 400 g iceberg lettuce (or any leafy lettuce)
• 280 g chicken breast (or turkey breast)
• 10 cherry tomatoes (or regular tomatoes)
• 220 g white bread (for croutons)
• 80 g Parmesan cheese (or other hard cheese)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste

For the Caesar Dressing

• 60 ml olive oil
• 20 g Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp mustard
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp sugar
• 0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Cut the bread into cubes. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add garlic, and fry the bread until golden and crispy. Set aside.
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook in a pan until fully cooked. Let cool slightly, then slice.
3. Wash and dry the lettuce, then tear into bite-sized pieces.
4. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
5. To make the dressing, blend the egg, olive oil, mustard, garlic, Parmesan, sugar, and salt until smooth.
6. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, and croutons.
7. Add the dressing, toss gently, and finish with grated Parmesan on top.

Tips & Variations

1. Use grilled chicken for a smoky flavor.
2. Add dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp.
3. Anchovies can be added to the dressing for a classic Caesar taste.

Nutrition Information (Approx. per serving)

Calories: ~420 kcal
Protein: ~28 g
Fat: ~30 g
Carbohydrates: ~18 g

Nutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on ingredients used.