Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable)

Fresh salad with grilled chicken strips and romaine lettuce dressed in a creamy Greek yogurt Caesar sauce. High-protein and ready in 35 minutes.

# What you need:

→ Grilled Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Yogurt Caesar Dressing

07 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
12 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
13 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad

16 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
17 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought croutons
19 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper on both sides.
03 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked with internal temperature reaching 165°F. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
04 - While chicken is grilling, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
05 - Combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and croutons in a large salad bowl.
06 - Drizzle yogurt Caesar dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
07 - Top dressed salad with grilled chicken strips and shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The yogurt dressing keeps all the classic Caesar soul while cutting calories in half
  • Grilling the chicken instead of pan frying adds those gorgeous char marks and smoky depth
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all those juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
  • The dressing tastes even better after sitting for an hour so make it ahead if possible
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly into the yogurt dressing
  • Anchovy paste can be stirred in for those who crave that authentic Caesar depth
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