Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Print Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Make It:

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). 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. Serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt dressing delivers all the Caesar flavor you crave with a fraction of the guilt
  • Grilling the chicken adds those gorgeous charred marks and smoky depth that elevate the entire salad
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling is crucial. Cutting into it immediately will cause all those delicious juices to escape onto your cutting board.
  • The dressing actually gets better after sitting for 30 minutes in the refrigerator, so make it ahead if you can.
03 -
  • If your dressing feels too thick after refrigeration, whisk in a teaspoon of water or lemon juice to loosen it up.
  • Clean your grill grates while they're still hot with a wire brush for easier food removal next time.
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