Best Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe (With Gluten-Free Croutons)

This recipe elevates the traditional Caesar salad with a gut-friendly twist, using a healthier garlic mayonnaise dressing that supports both taste and wellness.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salads

Cuisine American, Italian-American Inspired

Servings

Calories 355 kcal

Equipment

1 Grill Pan (For juicy, perfectly cooked chicken breasts.)
1 Salad Bowl (To toss and combine all salad ingredients.)
1 Whisk (For making your creamy, homemade Caesar dressing.
1 Small Mixing Bowl (For making your creamy, homemade Caesar dressing.)
1 Sheet Pan (For roasting gluten-free croutons to golden perfection.
1 Mason Jar (For storing extra dressing and meal prepping salads.
3 Glass Storage Container (For storing prepped chicken, lettuce, and croutons separately.)

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

2 large chicken, breast (boneless, skinless)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper, ground
2 heads lettuce, romaine (washed and chopped)
¼ cup cheese, parmesan-style (or dairy-free alternative)

Gluten-Free Croutons Ingredients:

2 slices bread, gluten-free (cubed)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Healthy Caesar Salad Dressing Ingredients:

½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon mustard, Dijon
1 tablespoon lemon, juice (freshly squeezed)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free)
1 clove garlic, fresh (minced)
1 tablespoons cheese, parmesan-style Optional (grated)
1-2 tablespoons water (to thin, if needed)
1 pinch black pepper, ground

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 37gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 555mgPotassium: 1068mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 27383IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 259mgIron: 4mg

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Keyword Caesar salad, grilled chicken salad, healthy Caesar dressing, high protein salad

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