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Caesar Salad Tartines

These Caesar Salad Tartines are made up of a crunchy garlic toast/crouton, grilled chicken, romain lettuce, parmesan and homemade creamy Caesar dressing!
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Tartine:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 slices crusty bread 1/2-inch thick
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 large head of Romain lettuce thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Caesar Dressing:

  • 1 large pasteurized egg yolk
  • 1 garlic clove smashed
  • 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 to 2 anchovy fillets
  • Kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise optional

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a good pinch of salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Preheat a stove-top grill pan over high heat. Once hot, place the chicken on and grill for about 6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing into thin slices; set aside.
  • Preheat the broiler to high. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet, in a single layer, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Place under the broiler and cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 30 seconds to a minute. Keep a close eye so that it doesn't burn. Remove from the oven and once cool enough to handle, rub the toast slices with the whole garlic and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • To make the dressing, combine the egg yolk, garlic, lemon juice, 1 or 2 anchovy fillets (depending on how you like them), a pinch of salt and pepper, Parmesan, and Worcestershire sauce in a small food processor. Blend until just beginning to come together. Then while the machine is running, drizzle in as much of the oil as needed to create a smooth thickened dressing. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the mayo, if using. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss together the lettuce, a few tablespoons of the dressing (depending on how dressed you like your salad, and the Parmesan cheese until evenly combined.
  • To assemble, top the bread slices with the sliced chicken and the dressed salad. Shave Parmesan on top for garnish, if desired, and sprinkle with a bit of black pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Author: The Candid Appetite