Chicken Caesar Salad with a Contemporary Twist
- Annie des Forges
- May 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 31
Ingredients and Preparation
This Chicken Caesar Salad brings a modern flair to a classic dish. Here’s how to make it.
Ingredients for 4 Servings
Chicken: 3 chicken breasts, butterflied and boiled
Base: Salted water, half an onion, a handful of fresh thyme, and a clove of garlic
Edamame: 200g frozen edamame beans. Boil in salted water.
Kale: 100g of kale, cooked and wilted with the edamame beans
Making the Caesar Sauce
Sauce Ingredients
300ml crème fraîche
1 lemon
3 anchovies (tinned) or to taste
50g curly parsley
3 red radishes, sliced for garnish
Preparing the Croutons
Croutons Ingredients
Large cubed sourdough bread
Olive oil
Malden salt
Method
Preheat your oven to 130°C.
Prepare the sourdough bread cubes. Coat them with olive oil and Malden salt.
Place the coated bread cubes in a low oven to dry for 20 minutes. They should become crunchy and golden.
Combining Ingredients
Once all your ingredients are cooked and prepared, it’s time to assemble your Chicken Caesar Salad.
Smooth the chicken pieces in the Caesar sauce or pour it over the top.
Layer your platter with the greens, chicken, croutons, and lemon wedges.
Garnish with fresh herbs or edible flowers from your garden.
Serve and enjoy your delicious creation!
If you have any questions, feel free to email annie@thetablebruton.com. You can also reach her at 07834 487381.
Serving Suggestions
This Chicken Caesar Salad pairs well with a variety of wines. A crisp white wine complements the flavors. For a casual touch, serve it alongside crispy potato wedges or breadsticks.
Variations to Try
Add proteins: Try adding shrimp or grilled salmon for an extra boost of protein.
Vegetarian option: Use chickpeas or tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian version.
Dressings: Experiment with different dressings. You can add a spicy kick with a chipotle dressing or tangy flavors with a yogurt-based sauce.
Conclusion
This updated Chicken Caesar Salad brings a delightful twist to your table. Its balance of flavors and textures makes it a perfect dish for any occasion.
Enjoy making this at home and impress your family and friends!
Enjoy!
Recipe by Annie des Forges from The Table Bruton. Find more of her recipes here.
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