Question 1

What is in Caesar dressing?

Accepted Answer

In my homemade Caesar dressing recipe, I use high-quality mayonnaise mixed with garlic cloves, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sour cream, and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Then, I season to taste with salt and pepper. The Parmigiano Reggiano is important because it is aged longer than regular parmesan cheese and has a deeper, richer flavor.

Question 2

What does chicken Caesar salad have in it?

Accepted Answer

The Caesar salad is a basic dish with romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons made from a baguette, and Caesar dressing. But a chicken Caesar salad has all that, plus grilled chicken, anchovies, garlic, and olive oil. The main thing you will not find in a Caesar salad is iceberg lettuce. Tomatoes are not a very common ingredient either, although I add them. The only healthy ingredient is the romaine lettuce. Everything else is indulgent.

Question 3

What are some good substitutes for anchovy paste?

Accepted Answer

Unless you make Caesar salad often, you may not have anchovy paste in your kitchen. If you have everything else and do not want to go out, you could get by with one of these substitutes in a pinch. The most popular common substitutes are soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Most people have at least one of those sauces. Or you could try mashed kalamata olives, Asian fish sauce, shrimp paste, or umeboshi paste.

Question 4

Why is my chicken Caesar sandwich soggy?

Accepted Answer

It could be that you did not grill it long enough. Give it a good sear so it does not absorb all of the dressing. Also, do not oil it or add butter to it before grilling it. Set it on the grill pan for two to three minutes on each side, turning it so it gets nice grill marks. Also, ensure the chicken is completely cooled off before placing it on your sandwiches because warm ingredients give off condensation.

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Chicken Caesar Sandwiches

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