Description
This Avocado Chicken Caesar Salad is a healthy and satisfying twist on the classic Caesar. Packed with grilled chicken, creamy avocado, crunchy romaine, and a lighter Caesar dressing, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup whole wheat croutons
- 1/4 cup light Caesar dressing
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grill chicken breasts until fully cooked and slice into strips.
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and place in a large salad bowl.
- Add diced avocado, sliced grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, and croutons to the bowl.
- Drizzle with light Caesar dressing.
- Toss everything gently to combine.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep option.
- Swap in your favorite Caesar dressing if desired.
- Add cherry tomatoes or red onion for extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
