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Yogurt Caesar Chicken Salad

A proper caesar with a yogurt-based dressing that keeps the punch and drops the heaviness.

25 mineasy3 servings$$north americanHigh protein
Why it earns its place. All the caesar satisfaction at 380 calories, with 36 g of protein doing the heavy lifting.

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Ingredients · 3 servings

  • 450 gchicken breast
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 2 headsromaine lettuce — chopped
  • 120 ggreek yogurt
  • 25 gparmesan — grated, divided
  • 1 wholelemon — juiced
  • 2 tspdijon mustard
  • 1 small clovegarlic — grated
  • 1 tbspcapers — minced — the anchovy stand-in
  • 60 gwhole-grain croutons (optional)

Contains: dairy, gluten. Always check labels — brands vary.

Method

  1. Season chicken and sear in oil until cooked through; rest, then slice.
    10 min
  2. Whisk yogurt, most of the parmesan, lemon, dijon, garlic, capers, and a grind of pepper into the dressing.
    4 min
  3. Toss romaine generously with dressing; top with chicken, croutons, last parmesan.

Nutrition per serving

380calories
36 gprotein
18 gcarbs
17 gfat
4 gfiber
3 gsat fat
520 mgsodium
0 gadded sugar

Editorial estimates per serving. Counts 2 different plants toward your weekly variety.

Make it yours

cultureChickpeas roasted crisp instead of chicken and croutons — vegetarian and gluten-free
allergySkip croutons, add toasted seeds for crunch
availabilityKale works — massage it with the dressing first

Storage. Dressing keeps 4 days; dress leaves only at eating time.

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