Mediterranean Diet Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Mediterranean Diet Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, a healthy and flavor-packed twist on the classic Caesar. Perfectly marinated boneless, skinless chicken breasts are grilled to succulent perfection, then layered over a crisp bed of romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and briny kalamata olives. The star of the show is the creamy homemade Caesar dressing, made lighter with protein-rich Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of Dijon mustard, yet still packed with that tangy, garlicky Caesar flavor you crave. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this salad is a satisfying, wholesome meal that's low-carb, Mediterranean-diet-friendly, and ready in just 35 minutes. Ideal for lunch or dinner, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a nutritious, restaurant-worthy dish at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over, coating each side. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Once done, let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
While the chicken is grilling, prepare the dressing by combining the Greek yogurt, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, remaining tablespoon of lemon juice, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and water in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop or tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and peel and slice the cucumber. Add these to the salad bowl along with the kalamata olives.
Add the grilled chicken slices on top of the salad.
Drizzle the homemade Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.3 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 331 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 3768 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 134.7 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 670 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2214 mg | 47% | |
*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.
