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

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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