Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with a Twist
A modern twist on the classic Caesar salad with grilled chicken, avocado, and crispy chickpeas.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts for grilling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup croutons
For the Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then grill for 6-7 minutes per side. Slice when done.
- Toss chickpeas with cumin, salt, and a drizzle of olive oil, then roast in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
- For the Caesar dressing, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, parmesan, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Add chopped Romaine lettuce to a large bowl. Top with grilled chicken slices, avocado, crispy chickpeas, parmesan cheese, and croutons.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)
Calories: 400 kcal
Carbs: 18 g
Fat: 20 g
Protein: 30 g