Low Carb Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

Details

Serves: 2

Number of ingredients: 14

To prep: 15 minutes

To cook: 15 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

2 small chicken thigh fillets, trimmed

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 small cos lettuce, chopped

1 cup baby spinach

1 small avocado, sliced

1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated

1 slice of low-carb bread, cut into cubes, brushed with olive oil and toasted for croutons

Dressing:

2 tablespoons Greek yoghurt, reduced fat

1 teaspoon parmesan cheese, grated

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

½ small garlic clove, crushed

Juice of ½ a lemon

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook chicken in the pan for approximately 6-8 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
Slice after resting for a few minutes and set aside.
Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk yoghurt, parmesan cheese, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, and pepper until creamy. Taste and adjust lemon to your liking.
In a large bowl, toss lettuce, spinach, and avocado with half the dressing.
Divide salad onto two plates. Top each plate with sliced chicken, sprinkle with parmesan, and add croutons.
Drizzle with remaining dressing before serving