Annabel Karmel’s chicken caesar salad
A classic crunchy salad that makes a great lunchbox idea
For the chicken salad…
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 slice of thick white bread, crusts trimmed and cut into smalled cubes
- 1 chicken breast, cooked
- 1 baby gem lettuce
- 1 tbsp Parmesan shavings
For the dressing…
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Half a small clove garlic, crushed
- 1/8 tsp Dijon mustard
- A few drops Tabasco sauce (optional)
Method
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Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a small non-stick frying pan and add the cubes of bread. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Remove the croutons with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Step 2
In a bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients. Mix together the chicken and lettuce and toss with the caesar dressing.
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Step 3
Pack the shaved Parmesan and the croutons in a separate plastic container for your child to scatter over the salad at lunchtime.
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