Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printer-friendly)

A fresh take on classic Caesar with grilled chicken strips, Greek yogurt dressing, and crisp romaine lettuce.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Yogurt Caesar Dressing

07 - 1/2 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 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad Components

16 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
17 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
18 - 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought croutons
19 - 1/4 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 evenly with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
03 - Place chicken on heated grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
04 - While chicken grills, combine Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk 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 to coat evenly.
06 - Top dressed salad with grilled chicken strips and shaved Parmesan cheese.
07 - Serve immediately while chicken is still warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt dressing delivers all the creamy tang of traditional Caesar without the heavy mayonnaise.
  • You get restaurant quality results with ingredients probably already in your refrigerator.
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all the juices inside instead of on your cutting board.
  • The dressing tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes, so make it first and let flavors mingle.
03 -
  • Room temperature yogurt blends more smoothly into dressing than cold straight from the fridge.
  • A Microplane makes the finest Parmesan shavings that practically melt on contact.
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