Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
This vibrant salad is a harmonious blend of tender grilled chicken atop crisp romaine lettuce, dressed in a luscious Caesar dressing that boasts a perfect balance of flavors - from the tangy lemon and umami-rich Worcestershire sauce to the subtle bite of Dijon mustard. Topped with delicate shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano, it's a satisfying and refreshing dish that is sure to delight your taste buds. Serve this salad for a light and flavorful meal that will leave you feeling nourished and content.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 egg or 1 Tbs. mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 to 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 1/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, pounded
- lightly to an even thickness
- 3 romaine lettuce hearts
- Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for shaving
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the egg or mayonnaise, garlic, anchovies to taste, mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, the 1/4 cup olive oil, the 1/2 tsp. salt and a generous grinding of pepper. Puree until smooth. Set the dressing aside.
- Prepare a hot fire in a grill, or preheat a stovetop grill pan over high heat.
- Brush the chicken breasts on both sides with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill rack or in the grill pan and cook, turning once, until opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand for 5 to 7 minutes. Cut the chicken on the diagonal into slices.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lettuce and dressing and toss to coat evenly. Arrange the lettuce on individual plates and top with the chicken slices. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the cheese over the salads and serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Salad of the Day,</i> by Georgeanne Brennan (Weldon Owen, 2012).
Yield
Serves 4.
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