This High-Protein Chicken Caesar Veggie Salad is a nutritious and satisfying meal option. It features chicken breast tossed with a high-protein Greek-yogurt Caesar dressing, kale, romaine, parmesan, and chickpeas for extra protein.
Nutritious Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe
This salad combines tender chicken breast with a creamy Greek-yogurt Caesar dressing, crisp kale, and romaine lettuce. The addition of parmesan cheese and chickpeas enhances the protein content, making it a perfect choice for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Croutons for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, Caesar dressing, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped kale, romaine lettuce, diced chicken, chickpeas, and grated parmesan.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Serve: Divide the salad into bowls and top with croutons if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 40g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
