I couldn't make up my mind on what to eat for dinner one evening that I decided to make do with a simple salad. A simple salad doesn't necessarily means I have to succumb myself to a boring or blant dinner. I ran out of white bread and made do with my leftover wholemeal instead. It was nonetheless a healthy pleasant alternative. Alright, maybe not so healthy with all the butter that's been added but it was good I have to say.
Ingredients:
1 bunch lettuce, rinsed and dry
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 roasted chicken breast, sliced or 5 slices of smoked salmon (optional)
For the croutons:
2 slices wholemeal bread or 1/2 small baguette, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
dash black pepper
For the dressing:
1 fillet anchovies in oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon vinegar
(I used red wine vinegar but you can also replace it with other vinegar except for cider or balsamic vinegar)
1 heap tablespoon mayonnaise
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
salt & pepper to season
Method:
Mix all the ingredients for the dressing thoroughly, making sure to mince the anchovy. Set aside.
Heat a small pan with a tablespoon of butter. Add in the cubed bread and sprinkle with garlic powder, black pepper and paprika. Toss them evenly until the bread turns crispy or golden brown for white bread.
Combine all other ingredients together, adding smoked salmon or roasted chicken breast if desired.
