A balancing act of flavors, the Homemade Ultimate Caesar Salad is a culinary discovery that has definitely made its mark in history!
Author:Addie Gundry
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:Serves 2
Category:Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 loaf ciabatta bread, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 ounces baby spinach
8 slices reduced-sodium bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 hard-boiled eggs, cut in half
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the ciabatta slices on the baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
Bake for 4 to 5 minutes, then flip the slices over and bake until the bread is crispy. Cut the slices in half.
Salt and pepper both sides of each chicken breast.
In a large nonstick skillet, warm the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chicken and sear for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove to a cutting board, cover with foil, and let rest while you prepare the dressing.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, anchovy paste, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Slice the chicken.
On a large platter or in individual salad bowls, place the spinach, followed by the chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, shaved Parmesan cheese, and bread slices.
