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chicken caesar salad with yogurt dressing

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped (or mix with kale for extra fiber)
  • 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced recipe here
  • 1 cup homemade whole-grain croutons (recipe below)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds or sunflower seeds
  • 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
  • 1/3 tsp capers
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Whole-Grain Croutons:

  • 2 cups cubed whole-grain or sourdough bread
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • 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, soy 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!

Notes

💡 Note: Exact values may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, use a nutrition calculator with your exact measurements.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 40gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 110mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gCalcium: 280mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken breast, eggs, greek yogurt, salad
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