Alex O'Brien

Simple summer salad: The Caesar

Summer is all about simple salads that are refreshing, healthy and filling enough to be a main meal. Step in The Caesar. With or without chicken, this failsafe salad is crunchy, delicious and very satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 small baguette, thinly sliced
• Olive oil cooking spray
• 4 middle bacon rashers, trimmed, chopped
• 1 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated, torn
• 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (optional)
• 1/2 cup shaved parmesan
• 2 boiled eggs, quartered

Caesar dressing

• 1/2 cup yoghurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard 

Method

1. Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced.
   
   
2. On a baking tray lined with baking paper, place bread. Spray with oil and bake for a few minutes until golden and crisp, turning halfway.
   
   
3. To make dressing, mix yoghurt, mayonnaise, mustard and two teaspoons of warm water in a small bowl. Season.
   
   
4. 
Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat and cook bacon and stir for three to four minutes or until crisp.
   
   
5. 
Place lettuce in a large bowl. Add croutons, bacon, chicken (optional) and parmesan. Toss to combine. Transfer to plates. Top with egg. Serve drizzled with dressing.

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salad, recipe, summer salad, caesar salad, food, cooking