Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

Caesar salad is a timeless classic, but traditional recipes can be heavy on calories and unhealthy fats. This healthier Chicken Caesar Salad keeps all the bold flavors you love—creamy dressing, crunchy croutons, and juicy grilled chicken—while using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, protein-packed dressing. Plus, we’ve added whole-grain croutons, cherry tomatoes, and almonds for extra nutrition and crunch. It’s the perfect balance of healthy, satisfying, and delicious!

Ingredients for Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

For the Salad:

• 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped (or mix with kale for extra fiber)
• 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
• 1 cup homemade whole-grain croutons (recipe below)
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup sliced almonds or sunflower seeds (for crunch & healthy fats)
• 2 boiled eggs, sliced (optional, for extra protein)

For the Healthy Caesar Dressing:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 small cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/3 tsp  capers

For the Whole-Grain Croutons:

• 2 cups cubed whole-grain or sourdough bread
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Cooking Instruction

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a bowl, toss whole-grain bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
• Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
• In a large bowl, toss romaine lettuce with the dressing until evenly coated.
• Add grilled chicken slices, whole-grain croutons, cherry tomatoes, almonds (or sunflower seeds), and Parmesan.
• Top with boiled egg slices if using.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

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