Caesar Salad* Recipe
romaine, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cotija, cotija-pesto breadcrumbs, caesar dressing (add grilled Jidori chicken breast 9 or shrimp 10)
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Romaine Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water. Cut each tomato in half and add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Prepare the Avocado
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Cut the avocado into cubes and gently fold them into the salad bowl.
- 4
Add Cotija Cheese
Crumble the cotija cheese and sprinkle it over the salad mixture in the bowl.
- 5
Add Cotija-Pesto Breadcrumbs
Sprinkle the cotija-pesto breadcrumbs over the salad for added texture and flavor.
- 6
Add Caesar Dressing
Pour the caesar dressing over the salad ingredients. Use tongs or salad servers to toss the salad gently until all ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
- 7
Optional: Add Protein
If desired, grill the Jidori chicken breast until fully cooked and slice it into strips to place on top of the salad. Alternatively, sauté or grill the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, then add them to the salad.
- 8
Serve
Serve the Caesar salad immediately in individual bowls or on plates. Enjoy your fresh and flavorful starter!
