Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable)

Light Caesar salad with Greek yogurt dressing and grilled chicken strips on crisp romaine

# Ingredient List:

→ For the 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

→ For the Yogurt Caesar Dressing

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

→ For the 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

# 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 (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - While chicken is grilling, prepare the dressing: 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 the yogurt Caesar dressing and toss to coat evenly.
06 - Top salad with grilled chicken strips and shaved Parmesan cheese.
07 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The creamy yogurt dressing delivers all the rich satisfaction of traditional Caesar but leaves you feeling light and energized instead of weighed down
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for those weeknight dinners when you want something restaurant-worthy but do not have hours to spend cooking
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is non negotiable, cutting into it immediately will let all those juices run out onto your cutting board instead of staying where they belong
  • The dressing will seem thick at first but thins beautifully as it sits, so give it a few minutes before adding more liquid
03 -
  • If you love traditional Caesar flavor, whisk in 1 teaspoon of anchovy paste into the dressing, it makes all the difference without being overpowering
  • Room temperature lettuce absorbs dressing better than cold lettuce straight from the refrigerator, so let it sit out while you prep everything else
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