Healthy Homemade Chicken Caesar Salad

This Healthy Homemade Chicken Caesar Salad is a light, protein-packed twist on the classic. Using Greek yogurt as the creamy base for the Caesar dressing, it’s lower in calories and still rich with tangy, savory flavor thanks to Parmesan, Dijon, garlic, and anchovy. The salad itself features a nutrient-dense combo of kale, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and almonds, topped with tender chicken tenderloins. Perfect for a balanced lunch or dinner, this salad is filling, fresh, and satisfying. Don’t forget to massage the kale to mellow out its bitterness and make every bite silky and delicious!

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 1 salad bowl

Calories: 577 kcal per serving

Ingredients

4 ounces - chicken tenderloin
1 cup - kale
1 cup - broccoli
½ cup - cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp - almonds
½ cup - plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons - lemon juice
2 cloves - garlic
2 tablespoons - grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp - dijon mustard
1 - anchovy fillet
⅛ - salt
⅛ - pepper

Instructions

Grill or pan-sear the chicken tenderloin until fully cooked and golden on both sides, about 4–5 minutes per side.
In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, and anchovy. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk until smooth to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, add chopped kale and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and lemon juice. Massage with hands for 3–5 minutes to soften.
Add broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and almonds to the kale. Toss gently.
Slice the cooked chicken and place it over the salad.
Drizzle the Caesar dressing on top and serve immediately.