Delicious and Filling Hearty Caesar Salad Recipe

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Delicious and Filling Hearty Caesar Salad Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 05, 2023

This Hearty Caesar Salad is a delicious and filling dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It combines the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with hearty ingredients like grilled chicken and bacon to make it a satisfying meal. The creamy homemade dressing and the crunch of the croutons add the perfect finishing touch. This recipe is simple to make and will impress your family and friends with its taste and presentation.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
  • 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup croutons
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and olive oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sliced grilled chicken breast, crumbled bacon, grated Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Serve the Hearty Caesar Salad immediately and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • The Caesar salad was invented by Caesar Cardini, an Italian-American restaurateur, in Tijuana, Mexico in the 1920s. It was originally made with just romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and dressing.
  • The classic Caesar dressing is made with raw egg yolks, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovies.