Chic Chicken Caesar Salad
- This healthy Caesar salad is packed with protein from the chicken breast and Greek yogurt, while being low in calories due to the light dressing. It’s a nutritious and satisfying meal option that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Now, let’s calculate the total macronutrients and calories for this modified recipe:
- Total Protein: 30 grams
- Total Fat: 1 gram
- Total Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Total Calories: 153 calories
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce.
- 1/2 cup cooked and diced chicken breast.
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: whole grain croutons for added texture
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and diced chicken breast.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the grated Parmesan cheese, plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the romaine lettuce and chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- If desired, add whole grain croutons for added texture.
- Serve the Caesar salad immediately and enjoy!