Low Fat Chicken Caesar Salad Recipes

CLASSIC CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Cover 4 plates with lettuce.
• Top with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
• Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

SKINNY CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Put the chicken breasts in a large bowl with the olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice, then season. Heat the grill to high. Put the chicken breasts on a foil-lined tray and cook under the grill for 10-12 mins until golden and cooked through, turning once during cooking. Transfer to a plate or board and slice.
• Arrange the lettuce, cress and eggs on a platter or serving plates and top with the cooked chicken. Mix together the Parmesan, chopped anchovies, yogurt and remaining lemon juice, season to taste and pour over the salad. Arrange the whole anchovy fillets on top of each salad.

THE ULTIMATE MAKEOVER: CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken. Mix the lemon juice, oil, thyme and garlic in a shallow dish. Add the chicken and turn it over in the marinade to coat well. Season with freshly ground pepper and leave for up to 2 hrs.
• Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Slice, then cut the bread into big, rough cubes for the croutons. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then brush all over with the 2 tbsp oil. Bake for about 10 mins until golden and crisp.
• Meanwhile, put the garlic into a mini blender with the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, chilli and anchovies. Blend until smooth, add the mayonnaise and yogurt, then blend again - it should be the consistency of double cream. Adjust the taste with lemon juice and pepper. If necessary, thin with a couple of tsps of cold water to get the consistency right so it will coat the leaves.
• Heat a griddle pan until very hot. Lay the chicken on the griddle, on the side that had the skin on. Cook for 15-16 mins, turning once or twice, until cooked through. Remove, then let the meat sit for 5 mins before slicing.
• Keep any small inner lettuce leaves whole, tear the larger outer leaves into 2-3 pieces, then put them all into a large bowl with the rocket or watercress. Pour just under half the dressing over the leaves and carefully toss to coat - it's gentler to use your hands. Either assemble in the bowl, or pile the leaves onto individual plates, tucking in the croutons, chicken and Parmesan. Drizzle the rest of the dressing over and around, then finish with an extra squeeze of lemon.

LIGHT CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, tossing halfway through, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the dressing: Puree the yogurt, 2 tablespoons parmesan, the garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, mustard and 2 tablespoons water in a mini food processor or a blender. Pound the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap with a heavy skillet until 1/2 inch thick. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add the chicken and season with salt. Brush evenly with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parmesan. Broil, undisturbed, until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Toss the lettuce, croutons and the remaining dressing and 3/4 cup parmesan in a large bowl. Thinly slice the chicken. Divide the salad among bowls, top with the chicken and season with pepper.
• Photograph by Christopher Testani

10 MINUTE CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together cooked chicken, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar salad dressing. Add salt and pepper as needed.
• Divide salad filling between 4 tortillas.
• Roll up each tortilla and serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WRAP

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Combine lemon juice, oil, mayonnaise, garlic and pepper in a large bowl.
• Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Sprinkle chicken with salt. Cut romaine in half lengthwise, leaving root ends intact. Grill the chicken until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Two minutes before the chicken is done, place the romaine on the rack and grill, turning once or twice, until lightly charred and beginning to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes total.
• Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Cut the root ends off the romaine, then chop the leaves. Add the chicken, lettuce and Parmesan to the bowl with the dressing; toss until well combined. Fill each wrap with about 1 1/2 cups of the salad and roll closed.

LOW-FAT CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: In blender, combine garlic, yogurt, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard. Blend until combined. Add in olive oil slowly. Blend until combined. Add Parmesan cheese and pepper. Blend slowly. Croutons: Tear up bread into good-sized cubes. Add to hot pan with olive oil. Saute the bread pieces on both sides until firm and slightly browned. Put on paper towel to rest for a second and add salt and pepper. Assemble salad: Place lettuce in large bowl. Add croutons and chicken. Pour dressing over the entire salad and mix. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

JAMIE OLIVERS LOW FAT CAESARS SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all the above ingredients into a food processor or liquidizer and whiz it up until it is well combined.
• Store in a sealed container in the fridge and as use as required.