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High Protein Chicken Caesar Salad

A nutritious and delicious salad packed with protein, featuring grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and a creamy Caesar dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Grilled Chicken Breast sliced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Croutons
  • 1 large Egg hard-boiled, sliced
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt plain
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let rest.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, sliced grilled chicken, croutons, and hard-boiled egg.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and herbs before grilling.

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