A lighter take on Caesar salad featuring Greek yogurt dressing, grilled chicken strips, and crisp romaine lettuce. High in protein.
# 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 Base
16 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
17 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - ½ cup croutons
19 - ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
# Method:
01 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature until hot.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper on both sides.
03 - Place chicken on grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
05 - Combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and croutons in a large salad bowl.
06 - Drizzle yogurt Caesar dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.
07 - Top salad with grilled chicken strips and shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
