Light Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Light Chicken Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed day-old crusty bread (preferably whole wheat); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt; 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces); 1 small clove garlic; 2 anchovy fillets; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts; Kosher salt; 2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups cubed day-old crusty bread (preferably whole wheat)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 small clove garlic
2 anchovy fillets
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
Freshly ground pepper

1
Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
2
Spread on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, tossing halfway through, about 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, make the dressing: Puree the yogurt, 2 tablespoons parmesan, the garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, mustard and 2 tablespoons water in a mini food processor or a blender.
4
Pound the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap with a heavy skillet until 1/2 inch thick.
5
Brush a rimmed baking sheet with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add the chicken and season with salt.
6
Brush evenly with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parmesan.
7
Broil, undisturbed, until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
8
Transfer to a cutting board.
9
Toss the lettuce, croutons and the remaining dressing and 3/4 cup parmesan in a large bowl.
10
Thinly slice the chicken.
11
Divide the salad among bowls, top with the chicken and season with pepper.
12
Photograph by Christopher Testani

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cubed day-old crusty bread (preferably whole wheat), 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces), and more.

Yes, Light Chicken Caesar Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Light Chicken Caesar Salad

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