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caesar chicken salad

Caesar Chicken Salad with Homemade Greek Yogurt Dressing

Jacklin Altman
A protein-packed twist on chicken salad with all the flavors of a classic Caesar!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 197 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Food Processor or Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 5.3 oz container nonfat Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1.5 lemons
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 anchovy filets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil from the filets
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 lb chicken breast cooked, cooled and chopped or shredded (4.5 cups)
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce
  • Optional: bread for sandwiches

Instructions
 

  • Combine the Greek yogurt, parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, anchovy filets, oil from the filets, pepper, and honey in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Chop your chicken finely, or use a food processor to get it to be small pieces.
  • Add Caesar dressing to chopped chicken and mix until fully coated.
  • Wash and dry your lettuce and either serve the chicken in romaine lettuce cups, or make sandwiches with your choice of bread.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 29gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 702IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
Keyword lunch, meal prep, high protein, chicken salad, caesar salad
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