Chicken Caesar

Ingredients

Directions

Both dressing and salad can be prepared a day before serving, if you wish.

Prepare dressing by combining all dressing ingredients, including Parmesan in a bowl.

Whisk until well blended. For best flavor, prepare dressing at least several hours before using.

Refrigerate if making a day ahead.

Roast Chicken Breasts, uncovered in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken feels springy.

Alternately, place chicken breasts, thin ends toward centre, in a microwave-safe pie plate.

Cover with clear wrap and microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes.

Rearrange and turn halfway through cooking.

Let stand covered, for 3 minutes. 3.

Cut cooked chickien into 1/2 inch pieces.

Pieces should measure about 2 1/2 cups.

Set aside.

Thinly slice mushrooms. Seed red pepper and cut into thin julienne strips about 1 1/2 inches long.

Seed hot pepper if using and finely chop.

If making salad ahead, combine chicken, mushrooms and peppers in a large bowl.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. 4. When ready to serve, tear lettuce into bite-size pieces.

Place in a large sald bowl.

Add chicken and vegetables.

Whisk dressing. Drizzle 1/2 cup dressing over top and toss until evenly coated.

Then add remaining dressing, if necessary.

Toss until evenly coated.