Caesar salad with various toppings

Cookinero 17 January 2023

Exquisite in its simplicity, a salad of romaine lettuce, croutons and dressing in our restaurants is filled with incredible ingredients, from cherry tomatoes and quail eggs to squid. Let's try to cook Caesar close to the original recipe.

How to cook Caesar salad with various toppings

Step 1

Caesar salad with various toppings

Cut the crust off the bread and cut the flesh into 1.5-2 cm cubes. Heat 40 ml of olive oil in a frying pan and toast the bread until golden on all sides, 12 minutes.

Step 2

Caesar salad with various toppings

Peel the garlic and chop with a knife along with the anchovy into a paste. Add egg yolk, vinegar, salt and pepper and 30 ml olive oil, beat with a whisk. Finely grate the parmesan and add to the dressing.

Step 3

Caesar salad with various toppings

For Addition #1, season the shrimp with salt and pepper and fry in olive oil on both sides until golden brown, about 2.5 minutes.

Step 4

Caesar salad with various toppings

For additive number 2, season the fish fillet with salt and pepper, brush with olive oil, fry in a pan until golden brown and put in the oven for 5 minutes. Then cut into small pieces.

Step 5

Caesar salad with various toppings

For additive number 3, rub the chicken fillet with salt, pepper and fry in a pan until golden brown. Then put in an oven preheated to 160 ° C for 15 minutes. Let the breasts rest on a plate under a piece of foil for 5 minutes, then cut crosswise into thick slices.

Step 6

Caesar salad with various toppings

Separate the lettuce leaves from the stalk. Leave the medium-sized leaves whole, and tear the large ones into large pieces. Put the lettuce leaves in a bowl, pour over the dressing, mix. Spread croutons and toppings, if using, on the leaves and serve.

Caesar salad with various toppings - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Absolutely! While crusty bread like a baguette or sourdough works best, you can use any bread you have on hand. Just adjust the toasting time as needed to prevent burning.
It's best to store the dressing and salad components (lettuce, croutons, toppings) separately. The dressed salad will become soggy quickly. Store lettuce and toppings in airtight containers in the fridge. The dressing can also be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Omit the anchovies from the dressing. You can substitute with a pinch of seaweed flakes or a couple of drops of Worcestershire sauce to replicate the umami flavor. Also, skip the shrimp, fish, and chicken toppings and consider adding grilled halloumi, roasted vegetables or chickpeas instead.
While it will alter the flavor and texture slightly, you can substitute mayonnaise for the egg yolk. Start with a small amount and add more to taste, adjusting the vinegar and oil as needed for the desired consistency.
Skip the croutons or use low-carb bread to make them. Focus on non-starchy toppings like avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and grilled chicken or shrimp. Ensure the dressing uses vinegar or lemon juice instead of sugar.
For even cooking, ensure your grill is properly heated. Don't overcrowd the grill; cook in batches if necessary. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken and fish are cooked to a safe internal temperature.
Yes, you can cook the shrimp, fish, or chicken ahead of time. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Let them come to room temperature slightly before adding them to the salad.
Multiply the ingredients proportionally based on the number of servings needed. Prepare the dressing and toppings in larger batches. For the lettuce, consider using pre-washed and chopped romaine to save time.

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