{"id":"d7b9a2b8-a7d7-476c-b83f-910c1cd6b0ac","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/d7b9a2b8-a7d7-476c-b83f-910c1cd6b0ac","source_url":"https://gordonramsayrecipes.uk/gordon-ramsay-caesar-salad-recipe/","title":"Gordon Ramsay Caesar Salad Recipe","description":"Adapted from Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Home Cooking (2013), this big caesar salad pairs a classic egg yolk and anchovy emulsion with Parmesan-crusted croutons and griddled butterflied chicken. A three-book Ramsay recipe, each version with a different dressing base.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://recipelane.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/gordon-ramsay-chicken-caesar-salad.webp","ingredients":[{"text":"150g (5 oz) day-old sourdough bread, torn into 2cm (¾ in) chunks","item":"day-old sourdough bread, torn into 2cm (3/4 in) chunks","quantity":150,"unit":"g","metric_alternate":{"quantity":5,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"2 tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"50g (2 oz) Parmesan cheese","item":"Parmesan cheese","quantity":50,"unit":"g","metric_alternate":{"quantity":2,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"2 cos (romaine) lettuce or 4 baby gem, washed and sliced, not too thinly","item":"cos (romaine) lettuce or 4 baby gem, washed and sliced, not too thinly","quantity":2},{"text":"2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, butterflied","item":"skinless boneless chicken breasts, butterflied","quantity":2},{"text":"Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper","item":"Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"2 free-range egg yolks","item":"free-range egg yolks","quantity":2},{"text":"1 tsp Dijon mustard","item":"Dijon mustard","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp red wine or sherry vinegar","item":"red wine or sherry vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"150ml (⅔ cup) olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":150,"unit":"ml","metric_alternate":{"quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"1 x 50g (2 oz) tin best-quality anchovies in olive oil","item":"x 50g tin best-quality anchovies in olive oil","quantity":1,"metric_alternate":{"quantity":2,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely crushed","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":"peeled and finely crushed"},{"text":"75g (3 oz) Parmesan cheese, finely grated","item":"Parmesan cheese, finely grated","quantity":75,"unit":"g","metric_alternate":{"quantity":3,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"Juice of 1 lemon, or to taste","item":"Juice of 1 lemon","preparation":"or to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Make the croutons: Toss the bread chunks with the olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper. Fry in a large pan over medium heat until golden and crisp. Grate three-quarters of the 50g Parmesan over the hot croutons, toss in the pan so the cheese melts on, then transfer to a plate."},{"number":2,"text":"Build the dressing: Whisk the egg yolks, Dijon and vinegar together. Drizzle in the olive oil slowly, whisking non-stop, until it thickens like double cream (heavy cream). Chop the anchovies and garlic into a rough paste, stir it through, then add the Parmesan, lemon juice and a splash of water to loosen."},{"number":3,"text":"Cook the chicken first: Season the butterflied breasts on both sides. Cook on a hot griddle (grill pan) for 3-4 minutes each side, until golden and cooked through. Watch any thinner pieces, they finish first."},{"number":4,"text":"Dress the resting chicken: Transfer the chicken to a plate and spoon some of the remaining dressing over while it rests for 5 minutes. As it cools, the anchovy, garlic and Parmesan seep right into the meat."},{"number":5,"text":"Assemble the salad last: Put the lettuce in a serving bowl with a squeeze of lemon and half the dressing. Sprinkle over half the croutons and mix well. Top with the remaining croutons and the last of the Parmesan."},{"number":6,"text":"Slice and serve: Cut the chicken into diagonal strips and serve warm, either mixed through the salad or alongside in its own dish with extra dressing spooned over."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T02:15:28.902069+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T02:15:28.902069+00:00"}