Busy Returning to Work & Losing Weight! Let Homemade Caesar Salad Save Your Figure
Caesar salad is considered a superstar food loved by many Western celebrities for maintaining their figure! There are many versions of the origin of this delicious and healthy food. According to Douban (Baidu Search), it was invented by an Italian chef named Caesar Cardini. It is said that he assembled the dish using the leftover ingredients in the kitchen. Generally, Western food is often made from leftovers and accidental combinations, while Chinese food comes from the imperial court... No matter how it's said, this sour and sweet, low-calorie salad is perfect for office girls who just returned to work!
This salad is very easy to make, and you can complete it at home. Especially now, many people bring their own lunch because they have resumed work... Quickly learn how to make Caesar salad, and you'll become the coolest guy at the office lunch group!
Preparation first:
One piece of chicken breast, about 200 grams is enough. Chicken breast is low in calories and rich in nutrients, so it's a great choice for salad!
One lemon, the amount depends on your personal preference, half a lemon is okay if you don't like it too sour!
Red cabbage, bitter chrysanthemum, lettuce (round, red leaf), chrysanthemum, baguette, onion, rosemary – these are regular vegetables used in salad. Of course, if you like the shredded vegetables from dry fried dough sticks (jian bing), you can also use them!
Sauce: Black pepper, yellow mustard, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese, white vinegar, yogurt.
Start making Caesar salad!
1First, marinate the chicken breast with a small spoonful of salt, grind some black pepper, a spoonful of olive oil, and a handful of rosemary. Then, massage the chicken breast for 10 minutes to allow the chicken breast to quickly absorb the seasonings.
2Prepare the sauce:
Pour a small box of original plain yogurt into a bowl, any brand of small box yogurt is fine to buy in the supermarket.
Pour in a small spoonful of yellow mustard. The best is imported mustard, not the kind used for 'mustard piles'!
Pour in a spoonful of white vinegar. For a more refined taste, you can buy white wine vinegar.
Pour in 2 spoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Grind the lemon zest and add it to the bowl, and also squeeze half a lemon juice into the bowl.
Parmesan cheese – generally in a semi-solid state, you also use a grater to sprinkle it into the bowl. The amount depends on your personal preference. But for the first time, don't add too much, or you might not like the taste.
3Pan-fry the chicken breast. Cook over low heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
The pan-fried chicken breast, with black pepper and rosemary marinade, smells very fragrant! And the juice is abundant, which is fantastic!
4Toast the baguette. Cut the baguette into 1.5cm square blocks, add two pieces of butter.
Put it in the oven to bake for 5 minutes. Bake it to achieve a crispy texture. You can make it a little burnt, depending on your personal preference.
Mix the sauce well, and stir for a while to fully integrate the sauce. Then, add the prepared vegetables, chopped into small pieces or shredded.
Add a few cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with sesame seeds. This Caesar salad is ready! Remember to find a small bottle to bring the sauce with you, and drizzle it over the lunch when you eat.
Tips:
1This salad is very low in calories, but because it contains baguette and chicken breast, it still provides a sense of fullness.
2Try not to use 'cuphead' (pre-made salad dressing) yourself, it's better to make your own to control the taste.
3The ingredients of this dish are not fixed, you can match them according to your personal preferences!
