Everybody loves a Caesar salad, and this version with roasted rotisserie chicken and pan-friend sourdough croutons makes a delightful meal out of a few classic ingredients. The easy dressing is a cheat’s version using store-bought mayonnaise – it will save you more than a little effort, but with huge added flavour.
This recipe serves 4 people and is best enjoyed with Spier Creative Block 2.
Roasted chicken Caesar salad with asparagus, anchovies and sourdough croutons
For the dressing:
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 anchovy fillet, finely chopped then “pulped” with the side of a knife blade
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 5 ml Dijon mustard
- 5 ml Worcester sauce
- 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving, optionally)
- salt & black pepper, to taste
Place all the ingredients in a jug or mixing bowl, then whisk by hand to mix thoroughly. Set aside.
For the salad:
- 1 bunch baby gem lettuce leaves, rinsed & drained
- 1 medium-size roasted rotisserie chicken, deboned and sliced (mostly breasts & thighs, keep the rest for another meal or making stock)
- 1 small bunch asparagus, blanched for 1 minute in water & drained
- 8-12 anchovy fillets
- 1-2 cups diced sourdough bread, pan-fried in a little olive oil until golden
On a large platter or on individual plates, arrange the leaves, chicken, asparagus, anchovies and croutons. Drizzle all over with some dressing and top with a grinding of salt & black pepper (and optionally, more parmesan).
About Spier Creative Block 2:
Gooseberries, limes and white peaches reveal the tropical character of this wine, while underlying notes of fynbos and a touch of white asparagus deliver serious depth. The palate is young and tropical, leading to a long, mineral tail that is tight and structured.
The wine retails for R110.00 a bottle and is available from the Spier Wine Farm Shop or at leading liquor outlets nationwide.
To enjoy this wine at a discount, join the Spier Wine Club, which offers discounts on wine, hotel accommodation, delicious farm fare, complimentary wine tastings and more. As a member, you’ll also get invites to special Wine Club member events. Read more about the benefits and how to apply on www.spier.co.za/shop.
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