Caesar salad is one of the most mouth-watering international salads. Caesar salad has Italian origin and like other Italian food such as pasta and pizza, it is popular all over the world. Like pasta, Caesar salad can be prepared with various recipes.
The benefits of caesar salad
1.Increases energy
Caesar salad contains excellent food items such as chicken, parmesan cheese and olive oil, all of which contribute to increasing the body’s energy. Also, these materials contain proteins necessary for the body.
2.Improves the health of the digestive system
Another benefit that this salad has for the body is that it can strengthen the health of the digestive system. This is due to the presence of fiber in salad ingredients such as lettuce. In fact, 1.6 grams of fiber are provided in each serving of caesar salad, which helps to balance blood sugar, lower cholesterol levels and prevent constipation in the body. In addition, it prevents intestinal infections and certain types of cancer.
3.A great source of vitamins A and C
In fact, by consuming one serving of this salad, you can get 60% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A and 23% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C. Vitamin A plays an important role in reducing the risk of macular degeneration, and vitamin C helps strengthen the immune system by protecting the body against viruses, bacteria, and other bad pathogens. So, by consuming this salad, the immune system will be strengthened and your body will be protected from the dangers of diseases.
4.It provides folate, magnesium and potassium
Vitamin B9, which is better known as folate or folic acid, is also provided in this salad. As a result, using caesar salad helps to support cell division, DNA replication and genetic material. The benefits of folate consumption include: reducing the risk of birth defects, reducing the risk of depression and maintaining heart health. By consuming magnesium, you can also help to improve the function of enzymes and relax the muscles of the body. In addition, magnesium helps to build body tissues along with calcium. Providing the required potassium in the body is one of the great benefits of caesar salad. Potassium supports nerve function and helps your muscles contract naturally. Potassium also stimulates cells to move and use nutrients efficiently.
5.Preventing heart diseases
Chicken fillet, as one of the ingredients used in caesar salad, is a good source of protein for your body. There are 31 grams of protein and 3.6 grams of fat per 100 grams of chicken fillet. Also, the chicken fillet is rich in vitamin B6 and vitamin A. Vitamin B6 plays an important role in preventing cardiovascular diseases. Many types of research have shown that the consumption of chicken fillet due to its low-fat content in the daily diet reduces the risk of blood pressure and cholesterol.
You can use olive oil, salt and black pepper to season the chicken fillet. After the chicken is seasoned, you can grill it with little oil. To increase the quality of your salad and keep the chickens warm, it is better to prepare the chickens before serving the salad and after preparing the other parts of the salad. You can also use shrimp or tuna instead of chicken if you want.
6.Caesar salad and slimness
As the most important constant ingredient of all caesar salad recipes, lettuce has many benefits. Lettuce is a rich source of antioxidants, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, sodium, iron and magnesium. Including salad in your weekly meal plan can help your body’s health. Due to the presence of plenty of water and a rich source of fiber, lettuce is very useful for the health of the digestive system, and people who care about their food health and follow a diet must use salad and lettuce throughout the day. When preparing the salad, be sure to remove the water from the washed lettuce before pouring it into the dish to prevent the salad bread and other food items from getting wet.
The required ingredients:
1.Romaine Lettuce
2.Toasted bread
3.Chicken fillet
4.Olive oil
5.Grated parmesan cheese
6.Garlic
7.Mayonnaise
8.Mustard sauce
9.Balsamic vinegar
10Lemon juice
11.Salt and pepper
How to make Caesar salad?
The first step
To prepare caesar salad, you must first mix and season the chicken with lemon juice, salt, pepper, olive oil, chopped garlic, mustard sauce and balsamic vinegar. Then place it in the refrigerator in a covered dish for an hour.
The second step
After the chicken has been in the refrigerator for an hour, you should take it out and grill the chicken for three to four minutes on each side. Of course, you can also fry it at high heat and after it cools down, divide it into small pieces.
The third step
At this stage, put the toasted bread on the chopping board. Cut it all around and divide it into equal pieces. Pour olive oil into a pan and add grated garlic to it and fry the pieces of bread in it.
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The fourth step
When the toast becomes golden, you should cut the lettuce into the desired size, then add the pieces of bread and grilled chicken and mix well to make your caesar salad taste better.
The fifth step
This is the start of making the salad dressing. Put the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, olive oil, grated garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well until your caesar salad dressing is ready.
The sixth step
When your dressing is ready, you should mix it with some of the salad ingredients so that it is completely absorbed by the salad and pour the rest of the salad on it and you can put it in a dish next to it.