Whole30 Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Whole30 Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, a healthy, flavorful twist on the classic favorite. Perfectly seasoned, juicy grilled chicken breasts crown a bed of crisp romaine lettuce tossed with sweet grape tomatoes and a luxuriously creamy homemade Caesar dressing that's completely Whole30-compliant. The dressing, made with tangy lemon juice, nutty nutritional yeast, and a hint of anchovy paste, delivers all the rich, savory flavors you crave—without dairy or added sugar. Ready in just 35 minutes, this salad is an ideal meal prep option or weeknight dinner that’s packed with protein and fresh ingredients. Serve it as a hearty standalone salad or pair it with grilled vegetables for a complete, clean-eating experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 hearts romaine lettuce
• 2 whole large eggs
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 0.25 cup avocado oil
• 1 cup grape tomatoes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with this mixture.

Step 3

Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and chicken is cooked through.

Step 4

Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 5

While the chicken is resting, prepare the romaine lettuce by washing and drying the leaves, then chopping them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 6

To make the dressing, place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 6 minutes. Remove from heat, cool, peel, and place in a blender.

Step 7

To the blender, add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, peeled garlic clove, nutritional yeast, and capers. Blend until smooth.

Step 8

While the blender is running, slowly drizzle in the avocado oil to emulsify and thicken the dressing.

Step 9

Transfer the dressing to a container and set aside.

Step 10

Slice the grape tomatoes in half.

Step 11

In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, grape tomatoes, and sliced grilled chicken.

Step 12

Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss gently to coat.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy your Whole30 Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2069.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1911.7

Total Fat 113.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 760.8mg	0%
Sodium 3855.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 177.5g	0%

Vitamin D 84.5IU	0%
Calcium 573.9mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 4282.7mg	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: 52.5%

Protein: 36.7%

Carbs: 10.8%