Irresistible Chicken Avocado Caesar Salad in 20 Minutes
A fresh and protein-packed Chicken Avocado Caesar Salad with crisp romaine, grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and Parmesan cheese.
- Author: jessica
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup croutons
- ¼ cup Caesar dressing (regular or light)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon juice, garlic powder, olive oil
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder.
- Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Rest, then slice.
- Add romaine lettuce to a large bowl.
- Toss lightly with a small amount of Caesar dressing.
- Top lettuce with sliced chicken, avocado, croutons, and Parmesan.
- Drizzle additional dressing over the chicken if desired.
- Add cracked black pepper and a squeeze of lemon for brightness. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat Caesar dressing.
- Add extra lemon juice for a tangy flavor.
- Meal prep tip: Store dressing separately to keep the salad fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken avocado caesar salad, high protein lunch, low carb salad, easy healthy dinner, meal prep salad