Recipes tagged with « Caesar »
Chicken Pasta Salad Caesar Twist
A grilled chicken and pasta salad riff on Caesar that trades classic anchovy paste for smoked chile paste, swapping farfalle for gemelli pasta for better sauce cling. Crisp bacon replaced by pancetta for a richer touch. The homemade mayo uses preserved lemon juice instead of fresh lemon for a subtler zing. Lettuce is romaine shredded thin for texture contrast. Cook pasta al dente, chill quickly to stop carryover cooking. Grilled chicken sliced into strips, tossed with a creamy, tangy dressing blending mustard, capers, and smoked chile paste. Parmesan shaved at the end adds sharp saltiness. A practical, textural mix with a smoky hint and clean brightness.
Crispy Caesar Salad
A classic Caesar salad reworked with lightly toasted sourdough cubes and smoky pancetta instead of bacon. Creamy, tangy dressing emulsified in bowls, anchored by anchovy paste and capers. Freshly shredded aged Parmesan folded in for sharp texture contrast. Romaine torn by hand, dressed while still damp for gloss. Crunch from croutons and crispy pancetta balanced with smooth dressing. Precise heat control, timing for toasty bread and rendered fat critical. No mayo store-bought shortcuts; emulsify slowly to avoid break. Flexible with oil types; can swap lemon for lime for a bright lift. Classic techniques, practical tweaks to prevent bitterness or over-salting.