Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable View)

Tender grilled chicken atop crisp romaine with a creamy Greek yogurt-based dressing. A lighter take on a classic Caesar favorite.

# 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

# 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 until fully cooked with internal temperature reaching 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - While chicken cooks, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
05 - Combine chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, and croutons in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with yogurt Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated.
06 - Top salad with grilled chicken strips and shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt makes the dressing incredibly creamy without being heavy
  • You get all the Caesar satisfaction with way less guilt than the traditional version
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, including grilling time
02 -
  • Do not skip resting the chicken, or those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in your salad
  • The dressing thickens as it sits, so add a splash of water if you make it ahead
  • Room temperature lettuce absorbs dressing better than cold from the fridge
03 -
  • Pound the chicken to even thickness so it grills evenly without drying out
  • Grate your own Parmesan fresh for the best texture and flavor
  • Let the dressing sit for 15 minutes before serving to let the garlic mellow out
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