This Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad with Crunchy Croutons combines tender boiled chicken, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, juicy tomatoes, and creamy Parmesan cheese. With its refreshing ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or even a main course when you’re looking for something quick, healthy, and satisfying. The homemade garlic croutons add a flavorful crunch to every bite, making this salad as delicious as it is nutritious.
Full Recipe:
Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad with Crunchy Croutons
- Total Time: 25mins
Description
This Fresh Chicken Caesar Salad with Crunchy Croutons combines tender boiled chicken, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, juicy tomatoes, and creamy Parmesan cheese. With its refreshing ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or even a main course when you’re looking for something quick, healthy, and satisfying. The homemade garlic croutons add a flavorful crunch to every bite, making this salad as delicious as it is nutritious.
Ingredients
- Cooked Chicken Breast – 200 g, chopped or shredded
- Mayonnaise – as needed (adjust to taste)
- Salt – to taste
Salad Additions
- Pickles – 2-3 small pickles, diced
- Boiled Eggs – 2, chopped
- Tomatoes – 2-3, diced or sliced
- Romaine Lettuce – 1 head, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- Parmesan Cheese – 50 g, finely grated (Parmesan is ideal, but any hard cheese works well)
Homemade Croutons
- Bread Slices – 3 slices
- Dried Garlic – to taste
- Vegetable Oil – for coating
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Cook the Chicken: If not already cooked, boil the chicken breast in lightly salted water until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Let it cool slightly, then shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Season with Mayo and Salt: In a bowl, mix the chopped chicken with a small amount of mayonnaise and a pinch of salt, adjusting the mayo based on your taste preferences.
Step 2: Prepare the Croutons
- Season the Bread: Cut the bread slices into small cubes and place them in a bowl. Toss with dried garlic and a light coating of vegetable oil until the bread cubes are evenly seasoned.
- Bake the Croutons: Spread the seasoned bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Set aside to cool.
Step 3: Assemble the Salad
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice or slice the tomatoes, chop the pickles, and slice the boiled eggs. Tear or chop the lettuce into manageable pieces and arrange it as a base in your serving dish.
- Add the Ingredients: Top the lettuce with layers of the prepared chicken, pickles, boiled eggs, tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with a bit of additional mayonnaise if desired.
Step 4: Add Croutons and Serve
- Top with Croutons: Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with the homemade garlic croutons for added crunch and texture.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately to ensure the croutons remain crispy. Enjoy a fresh, satisfying Caesar salad with a homemade twist!
- Prep Time: 15mins
- Cook Time: 10mins