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=Ingredients= | |||
2 garlic cloves | '''2''' garlic cloves divided; one halved, one minced<br> | ||
1/2 cup | '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cup mayonnaise<br> | ||
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar<br> | '''2''' tablespoons red wine vinegar<br> | ||
2 teaspoons spicy mustard<br> | '''2''' teaspoons spicy mustard<br> | ||
2 teaspoons | '''2''' teaspoons Worcestershire sauce<br> | ||
1 teaspoon anchovy paste<br> | '''1''' teaspoon anchovy paste<br> | ||
1/4 teaspoon pepper<br> | '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' teaspoon black pepper<br> | ||
3 skinless, | '''3''' skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed salt, to taste<br> | ||
salt, to taste<br> | '''4''' teaspoons olive oil<br> | ||
4 teaspoons olive oil<br> | '''1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' teaspoons Cajun seasoning<br> | ||
1 1/2 teaspoons | '''4''' cups sourdough bread cubes<br> | ||
4 cups sourdough bread cubes<br> | '''1''' large head romaine lettuce, washed and torn<br> | ||
1 large head romaine lettuce, washed and torn<br> | fresh parmesan cheese, grated to taste | ||
fresh | |||
=Description= | |||
This is a fantastic, easy, and flavorful recipe. You can omit the chicken to make it a great starter salad. | |||
=Instructions= | |||
== | ==Dressing== | ||
'''''Using a blender or food processor''''', drop in 1 halved <big>garlic clove</big> and '''process until minced'''.<br> | |||
'''Add''' <big>mayonnaise</big> and next five ingredients (<big>red wine vinegar, spicy mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, black pepper</big>); '''process until well blended'''.<br> | |||
'''Cover and chill''' for about 1 hour or more.<br> | |||
== | ==Croutons== | ||
'''Combine''' <big>olive oil</big>, <big>Cajun seasoning</big>, and 1 minced <big>garlic clove</big> in a small microwavable bowl.<br> | |||
'''Microwave''' on ''High'' for 20 seconds.<br> | |||
'''Drizzle''' over <big>bread cubes</big>.<br> | |||
'''Spread''' <big>bread cubes</big> in a single layer on a baking sheet.<br> | |||
'''Bake''' at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.<br> | |||
== | ==Chicken Preparation== | ||
'''Place''' <big>chicken</big> on a broiler rack.<br> | |||
< | '''Sprinkle''' salt over <big>chicken</big> and '''broil''' for approximately 10 minutes per side, or until it is well browned and the juices run clear ('''''temperature should register at 180 degrees''''').<br> | ||
Let '''''cool''''' for 5 minutes.<br> | |||
'''Slice''' into chunks and set aside.<br> | |||
== | ==Salad Preparation== | ||
4 | '''Arrange''' <big>lettuce</big> on 2-4 plates, top with <big>croutons</big>, <big>chicken</big>, and <big>cheese</big>.<br> | ||
'''Add''' dressing to taste.<br> | |||
= | =Yield= | ||
4 Servings; 2 cups finished salad per serving. | |||
=Source= | |||
Inspiration is from Cooking Light July 1995 | Inspiration is from Cooking Light July 1995. | ||
=Prep Time= | |||
20 minutes | 20 minutes | ||
=Cook Time= | |||
20 minutes | 20 minutes | ||
=== Category === | ===Category=== | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Salad]] | ||
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[[Category:Chicken]] | |||
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