Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is a healthy, fresh meal with lean protein and crisp veggies! This step-by-step guide will show you how to make homemade Caesar dressing and a perfect chicken salad from scratch!
Ingredients
Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Salad:
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced/halved
- 1 cup croutons, choose a gluten free option if following a GF diet
- 1 cup shaved parmesan cheese
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts butterflied if large
- 2 tbsp oil divided
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken in garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Set aside on a plate and allow to cool. Once cooled, slice the chicken.
- Toss the lettuce in the caesar dressing, then top with chicken, tomatoes, and croutons. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese shavings. Serve!
Serving: 1/2 of recipe, Calories: 519kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 34g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 1051mg, Fiber: 5.5g, Sugar: 5.4g
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