Caesar Chicken Salad with Homemade Greek Yogurt Dressing
A protein-packed twist on chicken salad with all the flavors of a classic Caesar!
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
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