Whole30 Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Elevate your salad game with this Whole30 Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken—a healthy, flavor-packed twist on the classic dish! Juicy, perfectly grilled chicken breasts seasoned with garlic and olive oil are laid over crisp Romaine lettuce, tossed in a creamy and tangy Whole30-compliant Caesar dressing made from anchovies, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast for a cheesy kick without the dairy. This wholesome salad is completely free from gluten, dairy, and refined sugars, making it a satisfying option for those following Whole30, paleo, or keto lifestyles. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, meal prep, or a light yet protein-rich dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 2 pieces Anchovy fillets
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 piece Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Whole30-compliant mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
While the chicken is grilling, prepare the Caesar dressing. In a blender or food processor, combine the anchovy fillets, garlic cloves, egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Whole30-compliant mayonnaise.
Slowly add 0.25 cups of olive oil while blending until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Season the dressing with 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper and stir in the nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
Toss the chopped Romaine with the desired amount of dressing, ensuring the leaves are evenly coated.
Slice the rested chicken breasts into strips and place them over the dressed Romaine.
Serve the salad with any additional dressing on the side, and enjoy your Whole30 Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1915 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.9 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 510 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 5331 mg | 232% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 145.1 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 636 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2849 mg | 61% | |
*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.
