Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Name: Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts; 1 romaine or cos lettuce, chopped; 1 punnet salad cress; 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered; 2 tsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 25 g Parmesan, finely grated; 50 g anchovy fillets, half chopped and half left whole; 170 g fat-free Greek yogurt

This lighter chicken Caesar salad delivers everything you want from the classic: juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine, savory anchovies, and a creamy Parmesan dressing. Greek yogurt keeps it fresh and tangy while adding extra protein, making it ideal for lunch or a simple weeknight dinner.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time30 Mins

Cook Time12 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

skinless chicken breasts
4
romaine or cos lettuce, chopped
1
salad cress
1 punnet
hard-boiled eggs, quartered
4
olive oil
2 tsp
lemon juice
2 tbsp
Parmesan, finely grated
25 g
anchovy fillets, half chopped and half left whole
50 g
fat-free Greek yogurt
170 g

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl and coat with the olive oil and half of the lemon juice. Season to taste, then grill under high heat on a foil-lined tray for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Transfer to a board and slice.

Arrange the chopped romaine, salad cress, and quartered eggs on a large serving platter or divide among plates. Top with the sliced chicken. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, Parmesan, chopped anchovies, and remaining lemon juice until smooth, then season to taste. Spoon the dressing over the salad and finish with the reserved whole anchovy fillets.

Chef's Tips

For the best texture, dress the salad just before serving so the lettuce stays crisp. You can grill the chicken and boil the eggs up to 2 days ahead, then store them chilled until ready to assemble.