Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Caesar Salad

This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Caesar Salad is a fresh and bold chicken salad recipe, which includes pancetta and Parmesan. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in just about 20 minutes.

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Caesar Salad Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 2 × 200g skinless chicken breasts
• ½ tsp sweet smoked paprika
• 2 heaped tbsp polenta
• Olive oil

For the salad:

• 1 ciabatta loaf
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 red chicory, quartered
• 4 slices smoked pancetta
• 2 romaine lettuces, roughly sliced
• 10 ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 large jarred red peppers, sliced
• Balsamic vinegar
• 1 punnet cress

For the dressing:

• 1 clove garlic
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 40g Parmesan, plus extra to serve
• 4 anchovy fillets
• 4 heaped tbsp fat-free natural yoghurt
• 1 splash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp English mustard
• ½ bunch fresh basil

How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Caesar Salad

1. Cook The Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and polenta. Flatten to 1.5cm thick. Fry in olive oil 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
2. Char The Ciabatta: Cut 4 thick slices and grill until charred on both sides. Rub with garlic and slice into soldiers.
3. Make The Dressing: Crush garlic into a blender. Add lemon juice, Parmesan, anchovies, yoghurt, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard, and basil. Blend until smooth. Season to taste.
4. Grill The Veg And Pancetta: Char chicory and pancetta in the griddle pan for a few minutes until golden. Toss chicory in a little balsamic vinegar.
5. Assemble The Salad: Spread romaine on a large board. Top with ciabatta, tomatoes, peppers, grilled chicory, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with dressing, crumble over pancetta, snip cress, and finish with extra Parmesan shavings.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make the dressing ahead?
  Yes, store in the fridge for up to 2 days in a sealed jar.
• What’s a good anchovy substitute?
  Capers or a dash of fish sauce can mimic the salty flavor.
• Do I have to use polenta on the chicken?
  It helps with crispiness, but breadcrumbs or semolina can work too.
• What can I use instead of chicory?
  Try endive or radicchio for similar bitterness.

What To Serve With Caesar Salad

This hearty salad works well with:

• Creamy tomato soup
• A crusty baguette
• Grilled corn on the cob
• Lemon iced tea
• A light white wine like Sauvignon Blanc

How To Store Caesar Salad

Refrigerate: Store components separately. Assembled salad should be eaten the same day.
Freeze: Not suitable for freezing due to fresh vegetables and yoghurt dressing.

Caesar Salad Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~476 kcal per serving
• Protein: 36g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fat: 25g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 5g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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