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Healthy High Protein Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

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

  1. Grill the chicken: Season chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Grill until cooked through.
  2. Prepare the salad: Toss romaine lettuce, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and parmesan cheese in a bowl.
  3. Make the dressing: In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. 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