Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable)

A healthier twist on classic Caesar with Greek yogurt dressing, grilled chicken, and fresh romaine. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

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.
03 - Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked with internal temperature reaching 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Drizzle with yogurt Caesar dressing and toss to coat evenly.
06 - Top salad with grilled chicken strips and shaved Parmesan cheese.
07 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The yogurt dressing gives you all the creaminess you crave without the heavy aftermath of traditional Caesar
  • You get that satisfying smoky grilled chicken flavor while keeping everything light and fresh
02 -
  • The chicken needs those 5 minutes of resting time or all the juices will run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
  • Let the dressing sit for 10 minutes before tossing the salad it gives the garlic time to mellow and meld
03 -
  • If the dressing feels too thick whisk in a teaspoon of water at a time until it reaches pouring consistency
  • Warm your croutons in the oven for 3 minutes before serving they stay crunchy longer
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