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Authentic Caesar Salad Recipe Alternate Text Tijuana, Mexico

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Introduction & history

Although the preparation of Caesar salad is quite simple, this dish was considered glamorous because, in Caesar’s restaurant, it was usually prepared ceremonially in front of the guests. The first step is to wash and dry Romaine lettuce and chill it in the refrigerator, leaving the leaves whole. Garlic oil is prepared by crushing garlic cloves and leaving them in salad oil; the pieces of garlic need to be removed before seasoning. Croutons are made by cutting French bread into small cubes and baking them shortly in an oven until they turn golden brown, and the Parmesan cheese should be freshly grated. Other seasonings include pre-made Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. In the end, some lemon juice and one raw egg are added, and the salad is mixed gently but thoroughly. Caesar salad was originally served on plates, with the lettuce leaves’ stems facing outwards, so they would be more convenient to eat by hand.

Cooking tips

  • romaine lettuce

    Also known as “Cos lettuce”, Romaine lettuce is the only option for a real Caesar salad because, unlike most lettuces, it tolerates heat and does not wither when combined with acids such as lemon juice and vinegar. To make eating by hand more convenient, the leaves were originally served whole on a plate, with stems facing outwards. Tearing the leaves is suggested only if guests insist on eating the ... Read more
  • parmesan cheese

    Freshly grated Parmesan cheese gives saltiness to Caesar salad: according to the original recipe, it should be grated straight into the salad in front of guests.
  • oil

    This salad uses a mixture of olive and garlic oil in 4:6 ratio which can be adjusted to taste. Garlic oil is basically salad oil scented with garlic — no garlic pieces should end up in the salad itself.
  • eggs

    In the original recipe one fresh egg is used to bind the dressing together. However, due to safety health regulations, most restaurants serve it with soft-boiled eggs.

Recipe variations

Chicken Caesar Salad

PREP 30min

COOK 15min

READY IN 45min

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With bite-sized pieces of grilled chicken and some anchovies, the classic Caesar salad turns into a full, well-balanced meal.

Ingredients

4 Servings

Chicken Caesar Salad

3 cloves garlic

1/2 cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing

2-4 anchovy fillets, chopped

juice of 1 lemon

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1 lb (450g) skin-on, boneless chicken breasts

4 slices focaccia or whole-wheat Italian bread

4 romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise

3/4 cup (75g) freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Preparation

1

Chicken Caesar Salad

Step 1/6

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high temperature

Step 2/6

To make the dressing, add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil, anchovies and lemon juice to a blender and mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3/6

Using a mallet or heavy skillet, pound the chicken breasts until about 1/8-inch (0.3 cm) thick. Season with salt and pepper and add 1 tablespoon of the Caesar dressing. Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.

Step 4/6

Brush the bread with olive oil on both sides and grill for about 2 minutes on each side. Rub with the remaining garlic clove.

Step 5/6

Apply 1-2 tablespoons of the dressing to the romaine and grill for 1-2 minutes per side. Chop the lettuce and transfer to a bowl.

Step 6/6

Cut the bread and chicken into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl. Add the remaining dressing, the parmesan, and pepper to taste. Garnish with parmesan.

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