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=Ingredients= | |||
'''2''' garlic cloves divided; one halved, one minced<br> | |||
'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cup mayonnaise<br> | |||
'''2''' tablespoons red wine vinegar<br> | |||
'''2''' teaspoons spicy mustard<br> | |||
'''2''' teaspoons Worcestershire sauce<br> | |||
'''1''' teaspoon anchovy paste<br> | |||
'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' teaspoon black pepper<br> | |||
'''3''' skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed salt, to taste<br> | |||
'''4''' teaspoons olive oil<br> | |||
'''1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' teaspoons Cajun seasoning<br> | |||
'''4''' cups sourdough bread cubes<br> | |||
'''1''' large head romaine lettuce, washed and torn<br> | |||
fresh parmesan cheese, grated to taste | |||
=Description= | |||
This is a fantastic, easy, and flavorful recipe. You can omit the chicken to make it a great starter salad. | 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== | |||
'''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. | |||
=Prep Time= | |||
20 minutes | |||
=Cook Time= | |||
20 minutes | |||
===Category=== | |||
[[Category:Salad]] | |||
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[[Category:Chicken]] | |||
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