Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Print Version)

Light Caesar with creamy yogurt dressing and grilled chicken on crisp romaine lettuce.

# 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 - 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:

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 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, 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 feels indulgent but actually lightens up the whole meal significantly
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • The dressing thickens slightly as it sits, so thin with a teaspoon of water if needed before tossing
  • Room temperature lettuce absorbs dressing better than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Pat the chicken really dry before seasoning so it gets nice grill marks instead of steaming
  • Taste the dressing before tossing the salad, adjusting lemon or salt as needed
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