Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable)

A lighter take on Caesar salad with Greek yogurt dressing, grilled chicken strips, and crisp romaine lettuce. Perfect for a healthy main dish.

# What You'll 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
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 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 evenly with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - While chicken is cooking, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, extra-virgin 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. Drizzle with yogurt Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated.
06 - Top salad with grilled chicken strips and shaved Parmesan cheese.
07 - Serve immediately while chicken is warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The yogurt dressing keeps all that creamy tang you crave without weighing you down afterward
  • Grilled chicken turns a simple salad into something that feels like a real dinner
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all those juices inside instead of on your cutting board
  • The dressing thickens up in the fridge, so add a splash of water or lemon juice if it has been sitting
03 -
  • Grill extra chicken breasts on Sunday and you have halfway-done lunch salads for the whole week
  • The dressing works as a veggie dip too, so keep some around for snacking
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