Sugar-Free Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken

Elevate your mealtime with this Sugar-Free Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken—a wholesome, delicious twist on a classic favorite! Crisp romaine lettuce is tossed in a creamy, tangy homemade Caesar dressing made without added sugar, featuring rich Parmesan, fresh garlic, and zesty lemon juice. Tender, juicy grilled chicken breasts seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper crown this hearty salad, making it a satisfying low-carb, high-protein meal option. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this easy-to-make dish is ready in just 35 minutes and serves four. Packed with bold, fresh flavors and free from unnecessary sugar, this quick and healthy Caesar salad proves that eating clean can be incredibly tasty!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for chicken)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for chicken)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (for chicken)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the grilled chicken. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 0.25 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the grill and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 5

While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salad dressing. In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Step 6

Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add them to the dressing mixture.

Step 7

Stir in 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper to complete the dressing.

Step 8

Chop the romaine hearts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the chopped romaine lettuce and toss to coat evenly.

Step 10

Slice the grilled chicken breasts into strips and arrange them on top of the romaine salad.

Step 11

Serve immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1682.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1319.0

Total Fat 69.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 335.8mg	0%
Sodium 3191.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 10.7g
Protein 140.9g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 937.6mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 3340.1mg	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: 46.1%

Protein: 41.9%

Carbs: 12.0%