Chicken Caesar Salad

This is a perfect summer night dinner. No need to heat up the house for this hearty meal.

2 garlic cloves
2 Romaine hearts
2 Red tomatoes
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup Mayonnaise
3/4 oz white wine vinegar
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper


Hold romaine hearts at root end and chop coarsely.
Halve tomatoes lengthwise and slice halves into half-moons.
Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tsp Olive oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium high heat. Add chicken to hot pan and cook for 5 - 7 minutes per side.  Allow chicken to rest for five minutes.
Combine mayonnaise, garlic, white wine vinegar,  the rest of the Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup of water. Mix well and season with a pinch of pepper.
Add Romaine lettuce and tomatoes. Toss to combine.
Slice chicken and serve on top of the salad.
Top with croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired.