This delicious salad is quick to make and is excellent for a lunchtime meal. It is also great as a first course for a more formal dinner.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 medium ciabatta loaf
• 30ml of olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 large cos lettuce
• 6 tablespoons of Caesar dressing
• Parmesan cheese for serving

• Baking tray
• Chopping board
• Chopping knife
• Frying pan
• Wooden spoon

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.
2. Slice the ciabatta with a bread knife into crouton sized pieces.
3. Spread the bread over a baking tray and sprinkle over 20ml of olive oil.
4. Bake for 8-10minutes, turning regularly until evenly brown.
5. Heat 10ml of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
6. Place the chicken in the pan and fry for 4 minutes.
7. Turn the chicken and cook for a further 4 minutes.
8. Tear the lettuce into large pieces and place in a bowl.
9. Pull the chicken into bite-size strips and scatter over the lettuce, along with the croutons.
10. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with parmesan to serve.