Name: Light Chicken Caesar Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 150 g chicken breast; 150 g romaine lettuce; 30 g toasted whole grain bread; 20 g grated parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp natural yogurt; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove; 2 anchovies; 0.5 lemon; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

A light version with a yogurt-based dressing, without cream or mayonnaise.

Ingredients

How many are you cooking for?

Original recipe for 1 servings

150 g chicken breast
150 g romaine lettuce
30 g toasted whole grain bread
20 g grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp natural yogurt
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove
2 anchovies
0.5 lemon
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Step by step

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Step 1 Grill 4 min

Grill the chicken for 4 minutes on each side. Taste for salt at the end and adjust if needed.
Step 2 Mix

Whisk together the yogurt, mustard, garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, and olive oil to make the dressing
Step 3 Prep

Assemble with lettuce, sliced chicken, croutons, and parmesan cheese. Timing is key: get it just right.

Storage

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave 1–2 min. Freeze only if the recipe allows.

Chef tips

Mise en place: chop and weigh before cooking so you don't run over time.
Taste for salt at the end; broths and canned foods already add sodium.
For meal prep, keep dressings separate until serving.

Allergens

Gluten
Fish

Diet

Not vegetarian (contains animal products)

Variations

Substitutions for a vegan version

Instead of: dairy products in recipe

Use: plant-based alternative without added sugar (soy yogurt, oat milk or vegan cheese)

Why: Dairy provides protein and creaminess; plant-based alternatives maintain texture without casein.

Tip: Choose unsweetened options and adjust salt: sometimes a little extra is needed.

Other variations

Even lighter version: reduce olive oil to 1 tablespoon and increase the vegetables in Light Chicken Caesar Salad.
Batch cook: double the quantities and store in containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Quick summary

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1 Grill the chicken for 4 minutes on each side. Taste for salt at the end and adjust if needed.
2 Whisk together the yogurt, mustard, garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, and olive oil to make the dressing
3 Assemble with lettuce, sliced chicken, croutons, and parmesan cheese. Timing is key: get it just right.