Grilled chicken Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing

Grilled CHICKEN Caesar Salad with Homemade Light Caesar Dressing

Crunchy and creamy classic caesar salad tossed with juicy grilled chicken, garlic croutons, and a lightened-up, homemade caesar salad dressing!

FOR THE SALAD

8 cups chopped romaine lettuce

2 cups Garlic Croutons

1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (for garnish)

FOR THE GRILLED chicken

1 pound chicken 

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

FOR THE CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

1/2-cup Non-Fat Plain Yogurt

1-1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard

1 garlic clove

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons water (if you prefer a thinner consistency, add more water)

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Instructions

In a large salad bowl combine chopped lettuce and croutons. Set aside.

FOR THE GRILLED chicken

In a mixing bowl, combine cubed chicken, olive oil, salt and pepper; toss to combine.

Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Add chicken to grill pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cooked through.

You can also prepare the chicken on an outdoor grill

Remove chicken from pan and toss with lemon juice; transfer to prepared salad.

PREPARE THE DRESSING

Combine all ingredients in a blender.

Blend until creamy and smooth.

Drizzle salad dressing over salad and toss to combine.

Garnish with parmesan cheese.

Serve