Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Name: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice; 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove minced; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 10 cups (2.5 L) torn romaine lettuce; Croutons; 3/4 cup (180) pre-shredded blend Italian cheeses or 1/3 cup (80 mL) freshly grated Canadian Parmesan; Dressing; 1 cup (250 mL) Milk; 1/2 cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise; 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 tsp (5 mL) anchovy paste (optional); 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

This recipe is taken from the 2002 Milk Calendar. The appetizing combination of classic Caesar salad flavours make this dish a welcome favourite.

Prep: 25 min
Cooking: 15 min

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
10 cups (2.5 L) torn romaine lettuce
Croutons
3/4 cup (180) pre-shredded blend Italian cheeses or 1/3 cup (80 mL) freshly grated Canadian Parmesan
Dressing
1 cup (250 mL) Milk
1/2 cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise
1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp (5 mL) anchovy paste (optional)
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

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Preparation

Dressing:

In bowl, whisk together milk, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, anchovy paste (if using), salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in lemon juice. Let stand for at least 10 min or until thickened. Yield: 2 cups (500 mL).

Salad:

Combine lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; brush over both sides of chicken. Grill chicken over medium heat (or broil) for 15 min (turning once) or until no longer pink inside. Transfer to cutting board; slice thinly.

Toss lettuce and croutons with enough dressing to coat; arrange on plates; sprinkle with cheese, then top with chicken. Drizzle with more dressing and croutons to taste.

Tips

For the Adventurous: Add 2 cups (500 mL) torn radicchio or arugula and 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced.

Healthy Eating Tip: Colour matters- Choose dark-green lettuce, like the Romaine in this recipe more often. The darker colour means that it is a good source of nutrients like folate and vitamin A.