Caesar salad was invented by accident over 80 years ago. During this time, a huge number of variations of this simple but very tasty dish have appeared in the world, which will decorate any festive table. Here are 8 classic recipes!
1. Caesar salad with quail eggs
You can also use chicken eggs in this salad, but nevertheless with Caesar quail it turns out tastier and looks more impressive on the table.
You will need:
Salad: 1 chicken breast, 4 quail eggs, 250 g of cherry tomatoes, 1 bunch of lettuce leaves, 1 pack of crackers with salt (no additives and flavors), 200 g of Parmesan cheese.
Sauce: 1.5 tbsp. l. olive oil, a couple of cloves of garlic, 1 tsp. mustard and 4 - 5 tbsp. l. mayonnaise.
Preparation: First, prepare the sauce by simply mixing all of the indicated ingredients. Collect the salad right away in the salad bowl. Tear the lettuce leaves with your hands and cover the bottom and sides of the dish with them. Pour the sauce, then add a handful of crackers.
On top, spread half of the boiled chicken breast, previously disassembled by hand into fibers. Pour the sauce. Some more lettuce, sauce, more croutons and chicken. Place the next layer in small parmesan cubes, fill with dressing, garnish with quail egg wedges and cherry tomato halves. Pour the sauce and put it on the table right away.
2. "Caesar" with turkey meat
The "highlight" of this salad is not only turkey meat, but also an unusually tasty original dressing. With this sauce, any appetizer will turn into a masterpiece!
You will need: 350 g of boiled turkey, 2 bunches of romaine lettuce, 100 g of Parmesan cheese, 90 ml of olive oil, 3 - 4 slices of white bread, 400 g of cherry tomatoes, 3 cloves of garlic, 15 g of capers, 1 salted sprat, 120 ml of mayonnaise (better than homemade ), 1.5 tbsp. l. soy sauce, 2 chicken eggs, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Preparation: Cut the bread into small cubes, fields with a mixture of 2 tbsp. l. olive oil and crushed garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Then place the tasty-smelling bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown.
Now start making the sauce. This is a bit of a hassle, but worth it. Pour chicken eggs with cold water, put on fire. Wait until it boils and boil for exactly one minute. Cool eggs immediately under running water. Peel and place in a deep bowl for beating. Place 30 g of parmesan cheese, capers and sprat fillets, randomly chopped to the eggs. Pour in the remaining olive oil and mayonnaise. Purée with a hand blender.
In a bowl, combine thin strips of meat, parmesan cubes, tomato halves, and freshly made sauce. Cover the bottom and sides of the salad bowl with romaine lettuce leaves, lay out the meat mixture, spread the croutons on top, garnish with grated Parmesan and tomato slices.
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3. Caesar salad with fried chicken
Grilled chicken is the main ingredient in this dish. Be sure to try this version of the Caesar salad!
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 1 egg, 1 baguette (yesterday's), 1 large bunch of lettuce leaves, 120 g of hard cheese, 2 cloves of garlic, a couple of tbsp. l. freshly squeezed lemon juice, 5 tbsp. l. olive oil, salt and ground pepper.
Preparation: Baguette cut into thin cubes with a mixture of olive oil, pressed through a press of garlic, salt and pepper. Stir and bake in the oven or fry in a skillet until a delicious golden brown crust is formed.
Brush the chicken breast with any sauce or rub with salt and spices, let it marinate for about two hours and grill until tender and golden brown. Cool the meat, then cut into small cubes.
In a deep bowl, stir together finely grated cheese, croutons, finely chopped lettuce, chicken and sauce. Transfer to a beautiful salad bowl and serve immediately.Don't forget to garnish with grated cheese and croutons. For dressing, boil the eggs for one minute, then peel and puree them in a blender with olive oil, spices and lemon juice.
4. Bruschetta with Caesar salad
Italian bruschetta is a perfect match with American Caesar salad. Guests will be delighted!
You will need: 1 half chicken breast fillet, 8 round buns or slices of bread, 160 g Chinese cabbage, 55 g grated Parmesan, 2 tbsp. l. olive oil, 1 clove of garlic, 3 tbsp. l. mayonnaise, 35 ml cream, 2 tsp. raisins, 0.5 tbsp. l. Worcestershire sauce.
Preparation: Wrap the chicken fillet with cling film and beat with a hammer, rub with your favorite spices. Put a sheet of parchment at the bottom of the pan, place the meat, cover with a second sheet. Fry under the lid until cooked on both sides. Cool the chicken chop, cut into small cubes.
Use a blender to whip the cream, Worcestershire sauce, crushed garlic, mayonnaise and steamed raisins. Taste it if you like, add a little salt and ground pepper. Pour the resulting sauce over the meat and stir.
For bruschetta, cut the buns lengthwise into two halves, brush each with olive oil, you can sprinkle with dried garlic and herbs, send to dry in the oven. Meanwhile, thinly slice the green part of the Chinese cabbage fork. Spread the cooled bruschetta on a large platter, top with the cabbage, then the meat in the sauce and sprinkle with grated cheese.
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5. Caesar salad roll with chicken
Caesar salad wrapped in thin sheets of Armenian lavash turns into an amazing appetizer.
You will need: 2 thin pita bread, 1 large chicken breast, 1 bunch of arugula salad, 100 g of grated hard cheese, 50 g of Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp. mustard, 1 tsp. finely chopped garlic, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Spread the chicken breast with any spices, wrap in a sheet of foil and bake in the oven until tender. Disassemble completely cooled meat with your hands into fibers. Cut the Parmesan into small cubes and finely grate the hard cheese. Make a sauce with mayonnaise, garlic and mustard.
The table was covered with cling film, and a sheet of pita bread was laid out on top. Brush it with sauce, evenly distribute the meat, both types of cheese, lettuce. Wrap the pita bread in a tight roll, fix it with foil and send it to the refrigerator for an hour. Similarly, prepare the second roll from the remaining products. Before serving, remove the film, cut the roll across into pieces, 2 - 3 cm wide, garnish with arugula leaves.
6. "Caesar" with lemon and shrimps
Europeans love this particular version of the Caesar salad. Instead of meat, it contains shrimp!
You will need: 350 g of shrimps, 100 g of soft cheese, 2 thin lemon rings, 1 clove of garlic, ready-made Caesar sauce, 3-4 salad leaves, croutons with salt, a handful of olives.
Preparation: Place the shrimp meat in a salad bowl on top of the salad leaves. Sprinkle with grated soft cheese and sauce well. In this form, the salad can be left in the refrigerator until the desired moment. Remember to cover it with a sheet of cling film to keep it cool. Before serving, sprinkle the salad with crackers, pour over the sauce, garnish with olive rings, sliced into 6 - 8 pieces with lemon circles and shrimps.
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7. Caesar salad with tuna
Canned tuna will give Caesar salad an unusual taste and nutritional value. If you do not eat meat, then you will definitely like this appetizer.
You will need: 1 can of canned tuna, 1 bunch of iceberg lettuce, 2 tbsp. l. finely grated hard cheese, 1 egg, cherry tomatoes, Caesar sauce, 3 slices of white bread, dried dill and salt, olive oil.
Preparation: Cut off the crust from the bread, cut the crumb with a sharp knife into small pieces or cubes. Sprinkle with dill and salt. Stir. Heat a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil in a frying pan, fry the croutons on it until a bright golden crust.
In a bowl, combine the fish, mashed with a fork, without liquid, halves of cherry tomatoes, grated cheese, finely chopped boiled egg and chopped iceberg lettuce.Season with sauce, put in a nice deep salad bowl, sprinkle with croutons.
8. Caesar salad with sour cream sauce
This is perhaps the most delicate and fragrant Caesar salad of all existing ones. You can try this one either in an expensive restaurant, or cook it yourself in the kitchen!
You will need: 350 g of chicken meat (thigh), 250 g of white bread, 3 cloves of garlic, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 0.5 lemons, 2 - 3 tbsp. l. sour cream, 1 anchovy fillet, 4 tbsp. l. quality olive oil, 2 tbsp. l. grated parmesan and lettuce.
Preparation: Put the chicken meat in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper, add oil, mix well. Fry the chicken in a skillet until tender. Use the bread to make croutons in the oven or skillet. Be sure to add spices and crushed garlic to the oil for frying.
For dressing, grind fish fillets, 1 clove of garlic, sour cream, juice of half a lemon, 1 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil with a blender. Adjust the taste with salt and seasonings.
At the bottom of the salad bowl, lay the lettuce leaves torn by your hands, distribute pieces of meat on top, pour well the sauce. Next, place the croutons, pour the sauce again and sprinkle with grated cheese.