Yogurt Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Tender grilled chicken paired with creamy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing over crisp romaine. A lighter, protein-packed take on a classic.

# 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
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
18 - ½ cup croutons
19 - ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature until fully preheated.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and apply garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly on both sides.
03 - Place seasoned chicken breasts on preheated grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
04 - In a mixing bowl, 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 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Drizzle with yogurt Caesar dressing and toss thoroughly to coat all components evenly.
06 - Top dressed salad with grilled chicken strips and shaved Parmesan cheese.
07 - Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately while chicken is warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy yogurt dressing delivers all the tangy satisfaction of traditional Caesar with noticeably less guilt
  • Grilled chicken stays juicy and absorbs those Mediterranean herbs, making each bite feel intentional
  • This comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant patio
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest is non-negotiable, cutting it immediately releases all those precious juices back onto the cutting board
  • The dressing thickens as it sits, so add a splash of water if you need to thin it out before tossing
  • Romaine needs to be completely dry or the dressing slides right off instead of clinging to leaves
03 -
  • A minute of vigorous whisking transforms the yogurt dressing from lumpy to restaurant smooth
  • Pound chicken to even thickness so thinner pieces do not dry out while thicker parts finish cooking
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