This Green Goddess Caesar Salad with Rotisserie Chicken is fresh, creamy, and herbal. Made healthier with Greek yogurt, it’s high in protein, super satisfying, and great for meal prep.
Green Goddess Caesar Salad
When making this Green Goddess Chicken Caesar Salad, I started with my favorite yogurt Caesar dressing and mixed in fresh parsley, dill, and basil for a bright green goddess vibe. It’s lighter than a traditional Caesar, yet still delivers the rich, tangy flavor you expect. For protein, we keep it simple with rotisserie chicken, perfect for busy days when you want something quick and satisfying. Crunchy romaine, crunchy cucumbers, shredded Parmesan cheese, and peppery radishes add texture and freshness. I skipped the croutons to keep it lighter and let all the flavors shine.
Why I Love This Recipe
This chicken salad recipe combines the bright, herbal flavor of Green Goddess dressing with the nutty, creamy flavor of Caesar dressing. The end result is a healthier salad that’s lighter but still delicious.
- Two classics in one: Caesar and the Green Goddess combine to bring a new twist.
- Satisfying, high-protein salad Contains 55g of protein
- Lighter and brighter dressing: Just the same flavors you love, but without the mayonnaise or eggs.
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Here’s a rundown of the ingredients for this easy Green Goddess Caesar Salad recipe: First, let’s talk about the dressing! See recipe card below for exact measurements.
Green Goddess Caesar Dressing
- Parmigiano Reggiano: Good quality cheese is essential for this recipe. Grind some for dressing and slice some for salad.
- lemon juice It brightens.
- taste: Garlic for a bold, savory flavor and Dijon for a tangy flavor.
- anchovy It’s a classic ingredient in Caesar dressing, so we don’t recommend omitting it.
- Extra virgin olive oil: Since I used Greek yogurt instead of oil, you won’t need much.
- Nonfat Greek Yogurt It offers a creamier texture and more protein.
- Hub: You can’t be a “Green Goddess” without herbs! Use fresh parsley, basil, and dill.
Chicken Caesar Salad
- romaine lettuce For a vibrant green color that holds up to thicker dressings.
- Rotisserie Chicken: Use any type of chicken. But store-bought rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut. If you want to cook chicken, try air fryer rotisserie chicken or air fryer chicken breast.
- vegetable: Thinly sliced cucumber and watermelon radish for added crunch and nutrition.
- Parmigiano Reggiano: Using a vegetable peeler, form long ribbon-shaped pieces of parm.
- freshly ground black pepper For service.
How to Make Green Goddess Caesar Salad
Lightly drizzle the dressing over the salad to prevent the lettuce from getting soggy. You can always add more, but it’s difficult to subtract. See recipe card below for printable instructions..
- To make Green Goddess Caesar Dressing: Puree the grated cheese, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, and anchovies in a food processor. Then add the remaining dressing ingredients and mix again. If you don’t have a food processor, use a small blender.
- To make the salad: Place the romaine in a large bowl and top with the chicken, cucumbers, and radishes. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with herbs, green onions, and pepper.
Variations and Tips
- Cheese Options: Replace Parmigiano Reggiano with Pecorino Romano. You can also use regular Parmesan cheese, which is cheaper than Parmigiano. For the best taste, buy wedges and grind them at home. You just don’t want to use powdered cheese that comes in a plastic container.
- Don’t know much about anchovies? If you haven’t tried it yet, I encourage you to do so. When mixed with other ingredients, it does not taste overly fishy. If you want to use anchovy paste, use 1 teaspoon.
- Hub Tips: Always use fresh herbs in dressings. Dried herbs are ineffective. If you must substitute, chives or tarragon are a good choice.
- Protein Exchange: Swap chicken for salmon or shrimp.
- Dairy-Free Vegan Caesar: Add 3 herbs to this vegan Caesar dressing recipe but omit the chicken and Parmesan cheese. To make only the vegetarian dressing, use soybean paste or vegetarian Worcestershire sauce instead of the anchovies.
- greens: Swap out romaine for small jewel lettuce.
- Can’t find watermelon radishes? Use regular. Or, if you don’t like radishes, try it with avocado, cherry tomatoes, or sugar snap peas.
- Add a little crunch. Make homemade croutons from leftover bread, such as sourdough, whole grain, or baguette, or buy them from the grocery store.
save
The dressing and chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Here’s how to pack everything for meal prep.
- Store dressing in one container, lettuce and vegetables in another, and chicken and cheese in separate containers.
- Assemble salad just before serving.
More High-Protein Salad Recipes You’ll Love
For more lunch and dinner ideas, try one of my protein-packed salad recipes or check out my Skinnytaste High-Protein Cookbook to get inspired for your next meal!
produce: night soil
Serving Size: 1 salad
Place cheese, lemon juice, garlic cloves, mustard, and anchovies in the bowl of a food processor. Turn on the machine and let it run for 15 to 20 seconds. Add oil, yogurt, parsley, dill, and basil and run machine for another 15 to 30 seconds. reserve.
Make a salad with romaine as the base. Add pulled rotisserie chicken, cucumber slices, and radishes. Sprinkle with Green Goddess Caesar.
This is the ultimate salad with additional herbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano slices, and freshly cracked pepper.
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Watermelon radishes are in season from fall through late winter and early spring.
Use the peeler to create long ribbons of Parmigiano to top your salad.
clothing material: 1 salad, calorie: 432 calorie, carbohydrate: 12 g, protein: 55 g, province: 17.5 g, Saturated Fat: 5.5 g, Cholesterol: 138 mg, sodium: 559 mg, fiber: 3 g, sugar: 4 g
