Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Tender grilled chicken meets crisp romaine in this lighter twist on classic Caesar, dressed with creamy Greek yogurt and topped with Parmesan.

# 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, 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

→ Salad

16 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
17 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - ½ cup homemade or store-bought croutons
19 - ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

# Cooking 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 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked with internal temperature reaching 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - While chicken is grilling, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Drizzle with 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 cuts through the richness while keeping that velvety Caesar texture we all crave
  • You get that restaurant quality grilled chicken flavor in under 40 minutes
  • Leftovers actually hold up beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • The chicken needs those 5 minutes of resting time or all the juices will run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
  • Whisk the dressing vigorously for at least 30 seconds to fully incorporate the olive oil into the yogurt base
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before seasoning for the most consistent cooking
  • Grate your Parmesan from a wedge instead of using pre shredded cheese for better melting and flavor
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