Description
Skinny Chicken and Avocado Caesar Salad is a vibrant and healthy option that bursts with flavor. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, tender grilled chicken, and creamy avocado, this salad is perfect for warm days or gatherings. Tossed in a homemade Greek yogurt dressing, it combines freshness with richness in every bite. Whether as a main dish or side at your next barbecue, this salad will have everyone asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 6 cups fresh romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup homemade Caesar dressing (or store-bought)
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- While chicken rests, rinse chopped romaine under cold water to ensure crispness.
- For the dressing, whisk together ½ cup Greek yogurt, juice of 1 lemon, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and ¼ cup grated Parmesan until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, sliced avocados, croutons, and chicken strips. Drizzle generously with dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg