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Pesto Caesar Salad with Castelvetrano Olives

Pesto Caesar Salad with Castelvetrano Olives Delight

A vibrant Pesto Caesar Salad with Castelvetrano Olives that elevates the classic recipe with creamy pesto dressing and rotisserie chicken.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Adds richness
  • 2 filets Anchovy Filets Provides umami depth
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust based on anchovies
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Avocado Oil Or other neutral oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked
  • 1/2 cup Pesto Star ingredient
Salad
  • 1 large Romaine Lettuce Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Castelvetrano Olives Pitted and halved

Equipment

  • Mason jar
  • Blender
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • tongs

Method
 

Make the Pesto Dressing
  1. In a mason jar, combine egg yolks, anchovy filets, minced garlic, sea salt, and lemon juice. Blend for about 30 seconds until well mixed. Gradually pour in the avocado oil while blending continuously to create a smooth emulsion. Add the remaining lemon juice, black pepper, and pesto, then blend again until creamy.
Prepare the Salad Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Add in half of the grated Parmesan cheese, shredded rotisserie chicken, and the Castelvetrano olives. Toss to ensure even distribution.
Dress the Salad
  1. Pour the creamy pesto dressing over the tossed ingredients and use tongs to coat all items evenly.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Arrange the salad in serving bowls or on a platter. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Optionally, add croutons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to keep romaine crisp. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and consider customizing proteins used.

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