Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable)

A vibrant salad combining grilled chicken strips with crisp romaine lettuce and a creamy Greek yogurt-based dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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.
03 - Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked with internal temperature reaching 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper 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 to coat evenly.
06 - Top salad with grilled chicken strips and shaved Parmesan cheese.
07 - Serve immediately while chicken and greens are at optimal temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The yogurt dressing keeps all that creamy comfort but somehow feels clean enough for a Monday lunch
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, which is basically a weeknight miracle
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is nonnegotiable, cutting into it immediately will spill all those juices onto your cutting board
  • The dressing thickens as it sits, so thin it with a teaspoon of water if needed before tossing
03 -
  • If the dressing tastes too tangy initially, let it sit for 10 minutes and the flavors will mellow and marry together beautifully
  • Grill the romaine hearts for 2 minutes per side first for a smoky variation that feels restaurantworthy
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