Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad
A new take on an classic salad. If you like the good ol' classic Cesar salad, you are going to love this updated version. Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad is just perfect for summer.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 large chicken breast flattened to about 1/2 inch thick
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1/2 Cup parmesan shavings
- 1 Cup croutons
- 4 Strips bacon
For the Dressing:
- 1 Cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 Cup olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoon parmesan cheese finely grated
- 3 Garlic cloves crushed
- 1 Tablespoon white sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- First make the dressing. In a medium bowl combine the yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar. Whisk to combine. Add the garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Stir in parmesan cheese until combined. Set aside.
- Rub the Cajun seasoning over both sides of the chicken. Cook the chicken on a preheated barbecue for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from barbecue and cut into strips.
- Cook the bacon on the stove top until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Assemble the salad. Toss together the romane lettuce with the bacon bits, parmesan shavings and croutons. Top with chicken. Pour over dressing when ready to serve.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 362
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 684mg30%
Potassium 756mg22%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 15058IU301%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 303mg30%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.