Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Print version)

Light and refreshing salad with creamy Greek yogurt dressing, tender grilled chicken strips, and 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 (optional)
18 - ½ cup homemade or store-bought croutons
19 - ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

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 on both sides.
03 - Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
04 - While chicken is grilling, 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 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Drizzle with yogurt Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated.
06 - Top dressed salad with grilled chicken strips and shaved Parmesan cheese.
07 - Serve immediately while chicken is warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The yogurt dressing keeps all the creamy satisfaction but feels somehow lighter and fresher
  • Grilled chicken adds those beautiful char marks and smoky depth that takes this from side dish to dinner
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest prevents all those juices from running out onto your cutting board
  • The dressing thickens up in the fridge so thin it with a teaspoon of water if needed
03 -
  • Grate your Parmesan with a microplane for the smoothest dressing texture
  • Adding a teaspoon of anchovy paste makes it taste like restaurant Caesar but completely optional
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