Chicken Caesar Salad with Yoghurt Dressing

This is a wonderful higher protein alternative to a traditional Caesar dressing!

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or use cooked leftover chicken)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ¼ tsp each salt and pepper

  • 8c torn Romaine lettuce

  • Dressing:

  • ½c unsweetened yoghurt (we prefer Greek)

  • 2 tsp olive oil

  • 2 tsp lemon juice

  • 2 anchovy fillets, minced

  • 1½ tsp grainy mustard

  • 1 small clove garlic, minced

  • Pinch each salt and pepper

  • 1/3c grated parmesan cheese

Method:

  1. Brush chicken with 1 tbsp of the oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, turning once, until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together yoghurt, oil, lemon juice, anchovies, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; stir in all but 2 tbsp of the cheese.

  3. Toss the dressing with the lettuce and chicken, and serve topped with the remaining cheese.

This dressing can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Makes 4 servings; count each serving as 3 protein and 1 fat.
Recipe courtesy of Canadian Living.

Soups and Salads