The Best High Protein Ceasar Salad
This Ceasar Salad is packed with tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy, flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts cubed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 slices of bread cubed
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cucumber cubed
- 1/2 avocado cubed
- 1/4 cup corn optional
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- In a pan, heat the remaining olive oil and toast the cubed bread with dried parsley until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, cook the marinated chicken on medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the dressing by whisking together the dressing ingredients.
- Toss the salad ingredients together with the dressing. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, serve and enjoy!