Chicken salad with a light Caesar dressing
Nutrition per serving
A lighter take on the Caesar salad: grilled chicken, crisp lettuce and a yoghurt dressing instead of mayonnaise. High in protein and lightened, it is a healthy lunch that keeps all the pleasure of the original.
Preparation: 15 min | Cooking: 12 min | Servings: 2 | Difficulty: Easy
Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 313 kcal · 38 g protein · 10 g carbohydrate · 11 g fat
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 heart of cos lettuce
- 150 g plain yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Parmesan
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 lemon
Method
- Grill the chicken and cut it into strips.
- Make the dressing: yoghurt, Parmesan, mustard, lemon juice, garlic.
- Arrange the lettuce and chicken on plates.
- Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Nutritional benefits
Chicken provides lean, very filling protein for few calories. The yoghurt dressing replaces the mayonnaise and cream of a classic Caesar, cutting the calories while keeping the creaminess. A high-protein, fresh main-course salad that is much lighter.
Variations and substitutions
- With wholemeal bread croutons.
- With hard-boiled eggs or anchovies.
- With salmon or prawns.
- With extra Parmesan shavings.
Storage and making ahead
Keep the dressing separate and assemble just before serving. The chicken keeps for 2 days.
💡 Good to know
A Caesar dressing made with Greek yoghurt is even creamier and higher in protein: try it for a creamy yet light result.
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Foods in this recipe: chicken breasts · cos lettuce · plain yoghurt · Parmesan · mustard.
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