Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh grilled chicken paired with crisp romaine and creamy Greek yogurt dressing. A lighter, protein-packed twist on a classic.

# 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 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Yogurt Caesar Dressing

07 - ½ 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 - ¼ teaspoon salt
15 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad

16 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
17 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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.
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 cooks, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Drizzle with yogurt Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated.
06 - Arrange grilled chicken strips atop dressed salad and garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese.
07 - Serve immediately while chicken is still warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The yogurt dressing keeps all the creamy satisfaction of traditional Caesar but feels somehow lighter and brighter
  • You can grill extra chicken on Sunday and have the most incredible lunch salads all week
02 -
  • The dressing keeps for 4 days in the fridge and actually gets better as the flavors meld
  • If you are making this ahead, keep the dressing and croutons separate until serving time
03 -
  • Room temperature yogurt blends more smoothly into the dressing than cold
  • Use a microplane to grate your garlic for the dressing so it practically disappears
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