Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable View)

Tender grilled chicken atop crisp romaine with homemade Greek yogurt Caesar dressing. A lighter take on the classic, ready in just 35 minutes.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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

16 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
17 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
18 - 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought croutons
19 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

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 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 grills, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
05 - Combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and croutons in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with yogurt Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated.
06 - Arrange grilled chicken strips over dressed salad and top with shaved Parmesan cheese.
07 - Serve immediately while chicken is warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The yogurt dressing delivers all the creamy tang you crave without the mayonnaise heaviness
  • Grilling the chicken adds those gorgeous char marks and smoky depth that elevate every bite
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest for those full 5 minutes makes all the difference between juicy and dry meat
  • The dressing thickens if you make it ahead, so add a teaspoon of water to loosen it back up
03 -
  • Room temperature yogurt blends more smoothly into the dressing
  • A pinch of anchovy paste in the dressing makes it taste remarkably authentic
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