7. Grilled chicken Caesar salad
You will need:
Chicken marinade
1lb skinless chicken breasts
1tbsp olive oil
1tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2tbsp Dijon mustard
¾tsp kosher salt
1tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
Ground black pepper (for taste)
Caesar dressing
1tbsp lemon juice
½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
2tsp red wine vinegar
2tsp olive oil
2tsp Dijon mustard
2tsp Worcestershire sauce
1tsp anchovy paste
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
¼tsp granulated garlic
Kosher salt and ground black or white pepper (for taste)
Salad
2 hearts of Romaine lettuce, halved
4 slices whole wheat bread
2tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and keep in the refrigerator for some time. For chicken marinade, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and pour this marinade over the chicken. Mix it thoroughly and refrigerate again for about half an hour.
For dressing, put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk them. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Now pre-heat the grill to medium-high heat and apply oil to the grill.
Keep the marinated chicken on the grill and cook. Flip over and cook thoroughly.
Drizzle some olive oil on the Romaine lettuce and bread slices, and season with salt and black pepper. Grill them for one minute and cut the bread into bite-sized cubes.
Place the grilled lettuce on a serving platter, followed by grilled chicken, bread cubes, Caesar dressing (You may also use vinaigrette dressing), parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
8. How To Avoid Salmonella Infections While Having Caesar Salad?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Salmonella bacteria are accountable for causing around 1.35 million infections, resulting in approximately 26,500 hospitalizations. Adhering to certain safe practices is important to safeguard yourself from bacterial infections.
When ordering a Caesar salad from the restaurant, order an eggless variety.
Avoid other raw egg-based ingredients such as mayonnaise.
Wash the vegetables before using them in the salad. Also, make sure the chicken or meat is thoroughly cooked.
Wash your hands before handling food.
Cook eggs or meat at high temperatures to kill the bacteria.