Description
Skinny Chicken and Avocado Caesar Salad is a refreshing and nutritious twist on the classic Caesar. Packed with tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and crisp romaine lettuce, this salad offers a delightful crunch with every bite. Drizzled with a light Caesar dressing and topped with zesty parmesan, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Enjoy this vibrant dish as a satisfying main course or a scrumptious side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups fresh romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup light Caesar dressing
- 1 cup croutons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop pan to medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown and juices run clear.
- While the chicken cooks, chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Once cooked, let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly along with the avocado.
- In the bowl of lettuce, add sliced chicken, avocado pieces, croutons, and parmesan cheese. Drizzle generously with Caesar dressing.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg