Forget bacon. This speck caesar salad reigns supreme. Chef Sebastien Lutaud puts a fresh spin on a classic favourite.
Speck caesar salad
Hail, caesar! 26 creative takes on your favourite salad
A caesar salad is the perfect combination of lettuce, croutons, bacon, chicken and what’s known as the most delicious dressing ever. Here you’ll find plenty of more traditional versions, as well as some creatively tasty spins on the much-loved classic.
Chicken caesar pasta salad
We’ve taken one of the most popular salads and turned it into a delicious meal by adding pasta and grilled chicken. We kept the dressing traditional and the croutons because we all love a crunch and we finished this salad with some fragrant basil. This will be on repeat once you’ve tried it.
Iceberg wedge salad with pickled eschalots and smoky eggplant ranch
"This salad has a few steps, but it is guaranteed to be one of the most delicious things on your holiday table." – Danielle Alvarez
Smoked trout caesar salad with asparagus and horseradish
Smoked trout caesar salad with asparagus and horseradish
“Hot-smoked salmon or smoked chicken would also work well here." – Matt Moran
All-day breakfast salad
"Why only eat your favourite bacon, avocado, egg and toast combo for breakfast when you can enjoy it as a beautiful salad for lunch or dinner?" – Lucy Nunes
Broccolini and cos salad with pancetta, sourdough and almond crunch
Broccolini and cos salad with pancetta, sourdough and almond crunch
This fresh and punchy salad comes with crunchy baked croutons.
Caesar slaw
Caesar slaw
Is it a caesar salad or is it coleslaw? We say it's both!
Kale sprout caesar with tandoori prawns
Kale sprout caesar with tandoori prawns
An unforgettable caesar salad that puts a fresh Aussie spin on an old classic.
Grilled chicken salad with roasted peppers and za'atar dressing
Plate up a winner winner chicken dinner with this grilled za'atar salad, then stretch out any leftovers by adding cooked pasta or grains for a healthy lunch the next day.
Maple bacon and celery caesar salad
Maple bacon and celery caesar salad
"I love the salty, sweet and really savoury nature of this salad," says Kirsten Jenkins. This is an edited extract from the e-book One Leaf At A Time by Kirsten Jenkins, $10, available at kirstenjenkins.com.au.
Grilled prawn caesar with rye crumbs and yoghurt dressing
Grilled prawn Caesar with rye crumbs and yoghurt dressing
Give the classic Caesar salad a makeover by adding succulent mouth-watering grilled prawns.
Crispy potato and bacon caesar salad with cheesy croutons
What can be better than a creamy potato salad? A creamy caesar potato salad of course! We’ve paired two favourite classics for double the joy. This mash-up features cheesy croutons and plenty of crispy bacon to top it off.
Shannon Bennett's prawn caesar with green goddess hummus
Prawn caesar with green goddess hummus
“A caesar meets a spin on the prawn cocktail." – Shannon Bennett
Chicken caesar with lighter yoghurt dressing
Chicken caesar with lighter yoghurt dressing
A lighter take on the classic salad.
Lemon chicken caesar salad
Lemon chicken Caesar salad
Caesar salad is always a winning option, and the simple addition of lemon and sesame seeds adds a wonderful zing to pan-fried chicken.
