Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable)

Creamy Greek yogurt dressing and grilled chicken atop crisp romaine for a lighter Caesar.

# What You 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 - 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
18 - 1/2 cup 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 with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - In a bowl, 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 the yogurt Caesar dressing and toss to coat evenly.
06 - Top salad with grilled chicken strips and shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The yogurt dressing keeps beautifully in the fridge for days, so lunch prep becomes effortless
  • Grilling the chicken adds those gorgeous charred edges that make every bite feel like restaurant quality
  • You get all the Caesar satisfaction without that post-salad food coma
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all those juices inside where they belong
  • The dressing thickens as it sits in the fridge, so thin with a teaspoon of water if needed
  • Room temperature lettuce absorbs dressing better than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Warm the cold yogurt slightly before whisking to help it blend more smoothly with the other ingredients
  • Taste and adjust the dressing after it sits for 10 minutes, as flavors bloom and meld together
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