Chicken Caesar Toast

Chicken Caesar Toast

Creamy Caesar Salad makes a brilliant toast topper, ideal for summer dining.  The bonus is a recipe written specifically for one.

Ingredients:

1 romain lettuce

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 cup chicken pieces

1 salad onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons reduced fat Caesar dressing

1 tablespoon finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano

1/4 lemon juice

2 slices sourdough bread, toasted

Directions;

Preheat the grill to high.  Cut the lettuce in 1/2 inch lengthwise and drizzle with oil.  Put the cut side down on a baking tray and grill for 3 to 5 minutes turning halfway until charred on both sides.  Set aside until cool enough to handle.

Meanwhile in a large bowl, mix together the chicken and salad onion, and drizzle  over the dressing and sprinkle with most of the cheese.  Trim the bases of the charred lettuce bases and separate the leaves.  Add to the bowl and with the lemon juice, season and toss together.  Toast the bread under the grill until golden on both sides (keep a close eye).  Pile the salad onto the warm toast and sprinkle over the remaining cheese to serve.