Caesar Salad Recipe
All Romaine lettuce, Parmesan, croutons, tossed in Caesar dressing. Add grilled, blackened, or breaded chicken for 4.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Protein (Optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash and Prepare Romaine Lettuce
Thoroughly wash the Romaine lettuce under cold water. Pat dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Grate the Parmesan Cheese
Using a box grater or a food processor, grate the Parmesan cheese until you have about half a cup.
- 3
Prepare the Chicken (Optional)
If adding protein, choose your preferred chicken preparation (grilled, blackened, or breaded) and cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Slice into strips.
Assembly
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the chopped Romaine lettuce, grated Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
- 5
Add Dressing
Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad ingredients. Start with half a cup and adjust to taste.
- 6
Toss Salad
Using tongs or salad servers, gently toss the salad until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- 7
Add Chicken (Optional)
If using chicken, add the sliced grilled, blackened, or breaded chicken on top of the salad.
- 8
Serve
Serve the Caesar salad immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.