CRISPY SMASHED POTATO Caesar Salad

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Baby Potatoes (washed and dried)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt (plain, full‑fat)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 4 fillets Anchovy Fillets (packed in oil, rinsed and chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Whole Grain Mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Pecorino Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Chives (finely chopped)
• 2 cups Romaine Lettuce (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Pickles (sliced dill pickles)
• 100 grams Pre‑cooked Chicken Breast (shredded or diced)
• 1 teaspoon Water (optional, to thin dressing)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) and let it fully preheat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 425°F

2. First Roast Potatoes

   Spread the washed baby potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, until they are just tender when pierced with a fork.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 425°F

3. Smash Potatoes

   Remove the tray, place each potato on a flat‑bottomed mug, and press down firmly until the potato flattens but still holds together.

   Time: PT5M

4. Second Roast for Crispness

   Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and return to the oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crisp.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 425°F

5. Prepare Caesar Dressing

   In a mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped anchovies (scrape and mash into a paste), whole grain mustard, grated Pecorino, chopped chives, lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper. Whisk until smooth; add a teaspoon of water if the dressing is too thick.

   Time: PT5M

6. Prep Salad Add‑Ins

   Chop the romaine lettuce, slice the pickles, and finely chop any remaining chives.

   Time: PT5M

7. Assemble Salad

   In the same bowl (or a large salad bowl) combine the lettuce, pickles, extra chives, and shredded chicken. Pour the Caesar dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

8. Add Crispy Potatoes

   Allow the potatoes to cool for 2 minutes, then nestle them on top of the tossed salad so they stay crisp.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve

   Enjoy the salad straight from the bowl for a satisfying, single‑serving lunch or dinner.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

30g

Fiber

5g