Heart-Healthy Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Elevate your salad game with this delicious and nutritious Heart-Healthy Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, a lighter twist on the classic favorite. Packed with lean, grilled chicken breasts, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy whole wheat croutons, this recipe offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors while keeping health in focus. The creamy dressing combines tangy Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and savory seasonings for a guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for a quick yet elegant lunch or dinner, this wholesome dish is ready in just 35 minutes and serves up a balanced meal full of protein, fiber, and heart-friendly ingredients. Whether you're meal-prepping or impressing guests, this salad is the ultimate fusion of flavor, nutrition, and convenience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Whole wheat croutons
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly spray the grill grates with olive oil spray.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Grill the chicken for about 7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Once cooked, remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Sprinkle the whole wheat croutons and grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.
Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad bowl.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve the salad immediately, enjoying the fresh flavors of this heart-healthy Caesar salad with grilled chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.5 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 323 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2704 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.7 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 153.9 g | 308% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 875 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 3973 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
