Heart-Healthy Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken

Elevate your salad game with this Heart-Healthy Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, a nutritious spin on the classic favorite. Packed with lean, grilled chicken breasts, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy whole wheat croutons, this dish delivers fresh flavors and balanced textures in every bite. The creamy Caesar-inspired dressing is made with low-fat Greek yogurt, heart-healthy olive oil, and a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon, offering all the richness you crave without the guilt. Topped with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, this satisfying, protein-packed salad is perfect as a light lunch or dinner. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a wholesome, flavorful meal that will keep your heart happy and your taste buds delighted.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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
• 0 Olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly spray the grill grates with olive oil spray.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large salad bowl.

Step 6

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 7

Sprinkle the whole wheat croutons and grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.

Step 8

Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad bowl.

Step 9

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately, enjoying the fresh flavors of this heart-healthy Caesar salad with grilled chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1999.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1803.9

Total Fat 66.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 323.2mg	0%
Sodium 2703.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.3g	0%
Total Sugars 26.2g
Protein 153.9g	0%

Vitamin D 25.5IU	0%
Calcium 875.0mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 3972.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 33.8%

Carbs: 33.3%