Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable)

A fresh twist on classic Caesar featuring Greek yogurt dressing and grilled chicken strips over 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 - 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 evenly with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black 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, combine Greek yogurt, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black 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 until evenly coated.
06 - Top salad with grilled chicken strips and shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy yogurt dressing keeps all the satisfying richness of traditional Caesar but with noticeably less heaviness afterward
  • Grilled chicken adds those beautiful charred smoky notes that perfectly balance the cool crisp lettuce underneath
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is non-negotiable, cutting too soon lets all those juices escape onto your cutting board
  • The dressing thickens as it sits in the refrigerator, thin it with a teaspoon of water if needed before tossing
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before brushing with oil for better grill marks and seasoning adhesion
  • Taste your romaine before buying, the sweeter the lettuce the less dressing you will need
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