Julia salad
This salad takes its inspiration from the famous Caesar salad, but is simpler. The combination of chicken with croutons is a delicious way to use up leftovers.
38 K 3.8/5 (5 reviews)
35 min.
Easy
8 people
10 IngredientsLast modified on: February 10th 2021
For 8 people, you will need:
- 1
800 g lettuce - 2
600 g cooked chicken - 3
60 g Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano) - 4
4 slices bread - 5
4 tablespoons oil - 6
2 hard-boiled eggs - 7
4 tablespoons lemon juice - 8
12 tablespoons olive oil - 9
salt - 10
pepper - Total weight: 2,060 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 5 min.
All in all: 35 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
Dice 600 g cooked chicken fairly small.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
Add to the bowl.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Grate 60 g Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano) over the top, or shave with a vegetable peeler.
Stage 5 - 4 min.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Stage 7 - 5 min.
To make the dressing, blend 2 hard-boiled eggs, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, salt and pepper, then add 12 tablespoons olive oil in a thin stream while still blending.
Check the seasoning.
Check the seasoning.
Stage 8 - 1 min.
Add the croutons to the bowl, pour the dressing over and mix well. Your salad is ready.
Serve without delay.
Serve without delay.
Remarks
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film. Freezes well.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 2,610 RDI=1,000 % | 2,360 RDI=220 % | 1,070 RDI=160 % | 3,990 RDI=200 % | 16,710 RDI: 200 % |
| Per 100 g | 130 RDI=50 % | 110 RDI=10 % | 50 RDI=8 % | 190 RDI=10 % | 810 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 330 RDI=130 % | 300 RDI=30 % | 130 RDI=20 % | 500 RDI=30 % | 2,090 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 8 people : 13.95 €
- Per person : 1.75 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Lettuce
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Cooked chicken
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Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
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Olive oil
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