Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

A fresh twist on classic Caesar with grilled chicken strips, crisp romaine, and creamy Greek yogurt dressing. High in protein, 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 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Yogurt Caesar Dressing

07 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh 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 - ¼ teaspoon salt
15 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad

16 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
17 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
18 - ½ cup homemade or store-bought croutons
19 - ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

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 on both sides.
03 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked with internal temperature reaching 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
04 - While chicken cooks, 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 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Drizzle with yogurt Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated.
06 - Arrange grilled chicken strips over salad and garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while chicken is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the rich Caesar satisfaction without that post-salad heaviness
  • The grilled chicken stays juicy while adding those beautiful charred summer flavors
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest is non-negotiable or all those juices will end up on your cutting board
  • The dressing tastes better after it sits for 10 minutes so the garlic can mellow out
03 -
  • Room temperature chicken grills more evenly than cold from the fridge
  • A microplane makes the finest Parmesan shavings that melt right into the dressing
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