Description
This Healthy High Protein Chicken Caesar Salad is a delicious and satisfying meal packed with fresh veggies, grilled chicken, and a creamy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Grilled Chicken:
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Grill the chicken: Season chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Grill until cooked through.
- Prepare the salad: Toss romaine lettuce, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Assemble: Slice grilled chicken and top the salad with it. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Notes
- You can add croutons or grilled bread for an extra crunch.
- Feel free to add more veggies like cucumbers or red onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg