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=== Ingredients ===

=Ingredients=

2 ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~garlic}}cloves divided; one halved, one minced

'''2''' garlic cloves divided; one halved, one minced

1/2 cup ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~mayonnaise}}

'''1/2''' cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~red wine vinegar}}

'''2''' tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~spicy mustard}}

'''2''' teaspoons spicy mustard

2 teaspoons ~~{{ingredientlink|name=worcestershire~~ sauce}}

'''2''' teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~anchovy paste}}

'''1''' teaspoon anchovy paste

1/4 teaspoon ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~pepper}}

'''1/4''' teaspoon black pepper

3 skinless, boneless ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~chicken}}breasts, trimmed salt, to taste

'''3''' skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed salt, to taste

4 teaspoons ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~olive oil}}

'''4''' teaspoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons ~~{{ingredientlink|name=cajun~~ seasoning}}

'''11/2''' teaspoons Cajun seasoning

4 cups ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~sourdough bread}}cubes

'''4''' cups sourdough bread cubes

1 large head ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~romaine lettuce}}, washed and torn

'''1''' large head romaine lettuce, washed and torn

fresh ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~parmesan cheese}}, grated to taste

fresh parmesan cheese, grated to taste

=== Description ===

=Description=

This is a fantastic, easy, and flavorful recipe. You can omit the chicken to make it a great starter salad.

==~~= Rating ===~~

=Instructions=

5

==~~= Procedure =~~==

==Dressing==

Using a blender or food processor, drop in 1 halved ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~garlic}}clove and process until minced. Add ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~mayonnaise}}and next five ingredients (~~{{ingredientlink|name=mayonnaise}}through~~ pepper); process until well blended. Cover and chill for about 1 hour or more.

'''''Using a blender or food processor''''', drop in 1 halved <big>garlic clove</big> and '''process until minced'''.

~~ ~~

'''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'''.

~~Place chicken on a broiler rack. Sprinkle salt over {{ingredientlink|name~~=chicken}}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). Let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into chunks and set aside.

'''Cover and chill''' for about 1 hour or more.

~~Combine oil~~, ~~cajun~~ seasoning, and 1 minced ~~{{ingredientlink|name=~~garlic}}clove in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on High for 20 seconds. Drizzle over bread cubes. Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet~~; bake~~ at ~~400 degrees~~ for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

==Croutons==

'''Combine''' <big>olive oil</big>, <big>Cajun seasoning</big>, and 1 minced <big>garlic clove</big> in a small microwavable bowl.

~~Arrange lettuce on 2-4 plates, top with croutons,~~ chicken, and ~~cheese~~. ~~Add dressing to taste~~.

'''Microwave''' on ''High'' for 20 seconds.

'''Drizzle''' over <big>bread cubes</big>.

'''Spread''' <big>bread cubes</big> in a single layer on a baking sheet.

'''Bake''' at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

==Chicken Preparation==

'''Place''' <big>chicken</big> on a broiler rack.

'''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''''').

Let '''''cool''''' for 5 minutes.

'''Slice''' into chunks and set aside.

==~~= Yield =~~==

==Salad Preparation==

4 ~~Servings; 2 cups finshed salad per serving~~.

'''Arrange''' <big>lettuce</big> on 2-4 plates, top with <big>croutons</big>, <big>chicken</big>, and <big>cheese</big>.

'''Add''' dressing to taste.

=~~==Date==~~=

=Yield=

~~October~~ 4~~, 2006~~

4 Servings; 2 cups finished salad per serving.

=== Source ===

=Source=

Inspiration is from Cooking Light July 1995.

=== Prep Time ===

=Prep Time=

20 minutes

=== Cook Time ===

=Cook Time=

20 minutes

~~=== Notes ===~~

~~No notes for this recipe.~~

=== Category ===

===Category===

[[Category:Salad]]

[[Category:Salad]]

[[Category:Chicken]]

__NOTOC__

__NOEDITSECTION__

[[Category:Dinner]]

[[Category:Main Dish]]

[[Category:Dressing]]

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-=== Ingredients ===
+=Ingredients=
-{{ingredientlink|name=garlic}}cloves divided; one halved, one minced<br>
+'''2''' garlic cloves divided; one halved, one minced<br>
-/2 cup {{ingredientlink|name=mayonnaise}}<br>
+'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cup mayonnaise<br>
-tablespoons {{ingredientlink|name=red wine vinegar}}<br>
+'''2''' tablespoons red wine vinegar<br>
-teaspoons {{ingredientlink|name=spicy mustard}}<br>
+'''2''' teaspoons spicy mustard<br>
-teaspoons {{ingredientlink|name=worcestershire sauce}}<br>
+'''2''' teaspoons Worcestershire sauce<br>
-teaspoon {{ingredientlink|name=anchovy paste}}<br>
+'''1''' teaspoon anchovy paste<br>
-/4 teaspoon {{ingredientlink|name=pepper}}<br>
+'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' teaspoon black pepper<br>
-skinless, boneless {{ingredientlink|name=chicken}}breasts, trimmed salt, to taste<br>
+'''3''' skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed salt, to taste<br>
-teaspoons {{ingredientlink|name=olive oil}}<br>
+'''4''' teaspoons olive oil<br>
-1/2 teaspoons {{ingredientlink|name=cajun seasoning}}<br>
+'''1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' teaspoons Cajun seasoning<br>
-cups {{ingredientlink|name=sourdough bread}}cubes<br>
+'''4''' cups sourdough bread cubes<br>
-large head {{ingredientlink|name=romaine lettuce}}, washed and torn<br>
+'''1''' large head romaine lettuce, washed and torn<br>
-fresh {{ingredientlink|name=parmesan cheese}}, grated to taste
+fresh parmesan cheese, grated to taste
-=== Description ===
+=Description=
 This is a fantastic, easy, and flavorful recipe.  You can omit the chicken to make it a great starter salad.
-=== Rating ===
+=Instructions=
-=== Procedure ===
+==Dressing==
-Using a blender or food processor, drop in 1 halved {{ingredientlink|name=garlic}}clove and process until minced.  Add {{ingredientlink|name=mayonnaise}}and next five ingredients ({{ingredientlink|name=mayonnaise}}through pepper); process until well blended.  Cover and chill for about 1 hour or more.<br>
+'''''Using a blender or food processor''''', drop in 1 halved <big>garlic clove</big> and '''process until minced'''.<br>
-<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>
-Place chicken on a broiler rack.  Sprinkle salt over {{ingredientlink|name=chicken}}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).  Let cool for 5 minutes.  Slice into chunks and set aside.<br>
+'''Cover and chill''' for about 1 hour or more.<br>
-<br>
-Combine oil, cajun seasoning, and 1 minced {{ingredientlink|name=garlic}}clove in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on High for 20 seconds.  Drizzle over bread cubes. Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet; bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.<br>
+==Croutons==
-<br>
+'''Combine''' <big>olive oil</big>, <big>Cajun seasoning</big>, and 1 minced <big>garlic clove</big> in a small microwavable bowl.<br>
-Arrange lettuce on 2-4 plates, top with croutons, chicken, and cheese.  Add dressing to taste.
+'''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>
-=== Yield ===
+==Salad Preparation==
-Servings; 2 cups finshed salad per serving.
+'''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>
-===Date===
+=Yield=
-October 4, 2006
+Servings; 2 cups finished salad per serving.
-=== Source ===
+=Source=
 Inspiration is from Cooking Light July 1995.
-=== Prep Time ===
+=Prep Time=
 minutes
-=== Cook Time ===
+=Cook Time=
 minutes
-=== Notes ===
-No notes for this recipe.
-=== Category ===
+===Category===
-[[Category:Salad]]<br>
+[[Category:Salad]]
+<br>
 [[Category:Chicken]]
+__NOTOC__
+__NOEDITSECTION__
+[[Category:Dinner]]
+[[Category:Main Dish]]
+[[Category:Dressing]]