This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Skinny Chicken and Avocado Caesar Salad
My favourite salad of all time. Caesar Salad. But, my least favourite at the same time…because hello fat grams I’ll wish I didn’t have after I had it.
But now, I can. I can enjoy my favourite salad of all time, with a dressing that’s less than half the fat — and then add in some more food, and enjoy this as a meal. A salad that doesn’t leave you hungry waiting for more. Full of protein. Full of healthy fats. Just full of good for you stuff.
This dressing… inspired by the dressing I made for that Barbecued Seafood Salad…I wanted something with a Greek Yogurt base. So I found one…thank you Mr Jamie Oliver, and adapted it to our tastes, to make this one.
My family is not so keen on anchovies…so I made two variations. One with (HOMG so good!), and one without — using olives instead, and equally as good. I prefer the anchovies, personally, but not every one is a fan. Hello non-fans…this ones for you too!
The way this recipe goes: fry some bacon and chicken boobs…I mean breasts *ahem; whisk your dressing ingredients; prepare your bread for super crustiness; boil your eggs; slice your avocados and wash your salad leaves.
Easy right?
Serve with dressing, and slap it out of your taste testers hands because they’ll want to drink it like it’s vodka…or something. And there you have it people. A healthier version of Caesar Salad that we can actually enjoy without raiding the fridge at midnight.
You might also like
Get a free eBook!
Subscribe to Cafe Delites FOR FREE and receive recipes straight into your inbox!
Skinny Chicken and Avocado Caesar Salad
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1/2 loaf ciabatta sliced
- 1 lbs whole Chicken Breast fillets skinless and boneless, halved horizontally to make 4 fillets
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 pinch salt
- 7 oz shortcut bacon cut into strips
- 2 large eggs boiled soft of hard boiled, sliced
- 2 heads baby cos lettuce washed and dried
- 1 medium Avocado sliced
- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
Dressing:
- 2/3 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 fillets anchovy finely chopped, or sub with 2 tablespoons black pitted olives, chopped finely and 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1/2 large lemon juiced
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 pinches salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to grill/broil settings on medium - high heat. Place the bread slices onto an oven tray; drizzle with olive oil and bake in the oven (on middle shelf) until crispy. While bread is grilling, prepare chicken:
- Rub the chicken breast with the garlic powder, parsley flakes and salt. Heat a non stick grilling pan/skillet with a drizzle of olive oil and fry chicken until golden on both sides. Remove the chicken and set aside onto a warm plate. Add the bacon strips to the same pan, and fry until golden and crispy. While the bacon is frying, boil your eggs to your liking (and don't forget to check your bread in the oven)!
To make the Caesar Yogurt Dressing:
- Combine yogurt, oil, garlic, anchovies, lemon juice and parmesan. Whisk until well combined; add salt and pepper to your tastes, and whisk again. Taste test.
Assemble Salad:
- Combine lettuce with the chicken and bacon strips; eggs (halved); avocado slices; shaved parmesan cheese; and bread pieces (halved). Pour over the dressing; mix well to combine, and serve!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious! Made last night with a few modifications – dressing was a little thick so I used the juice of the entire lemon and swapped out the shortcut bacon for turkey bacon. Added one extra anchovy filet too! Leftovers held up great for lunch today too!
Just made this with lime juice as I couldn’t find lemons, it tastes so authentic! Added shrimp too. Thanks for sharing 🙂
That’s so awesome Emi!
Do you use plain Greek yogurt?
Yes
Love this salad but my dressing is way thicker than yours. Please help!
Hi Susan! Hmmm not sure why BUT you can add a small amount of water or oil to thin it out 🙂
Can you substitute the fish sauce? Salad looks amazing but don’t do fish of any kind.
Hi Val! You can leave it out entirely with any substitutions.
Hi Karina! This recipe looks delicious, but I’m curious…how many anchovies do you recommend?
Thanks!!
I made this salad last week and it was fantastic! This salad is going to be made a number of times this summer. Tonight I’m making the Cilantro Lime Chicken salad. Thank You.
You’re welcome Stephanie! I’m so happy to read this! And I hope you liked the Cilantro Lime Salad too!
This is fabulous!!! Thanks for posting.
You’re welcome Stacey!
Your recipes all look so yummy and appetizing, going to start trying them right away
I hope you like them Lucy 🙂
Capers would be great instead of the fish sauce or anchovies. I would think so anyway. I love the large capers and only rinse them slightly
Pat that’s a great idea too! I never thought of capers! Thank you for adding your comment. I’m sure others will find it helpful if looking for a substitution 🙂