If you love Caesar salad but want something a bit lighter and more Mediterranean-inspired, this Greek grilled chicken Caesar salad is the perfect upgrade. It takes everything you love about the original and adds fresh, bold flavors like Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and a hint of lemon.
Start with the star of the dish, grilled chicken marinated in olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Grilling brings out a smoky flavor and locks in the juiciness of the chicken, which pairs perfectly with the crisp romaine lettuce base.
Instead of the usual Caesar dressing, this version uses a Greek yogurt-based dressing. It’s creamy but lighter, with tangy notes from lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and a touch of grated Parmesan cheese. The Greek yogurt gives it body without the heaviness of mayonnaise or raw egg. A little anchovy paste can be added for that classic Caesar depth, but it’s totally optional.
To assemble, toss chopped romaine lettuce with the yogurt dressing until everything is well coated. Add sliced grilled chicken on top, then sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and a few Kalamata olives for a true Greek touch. If you love a bit of crunch, add homemade croutons made from toasted pita or sourdough cubes tossed in olive oil and herbs.
This salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or a light dinner. It’s protein-packed, full of fresh veggies, and offers a great balance of creaminess, crunch, and zest. Serve it as is, or wrap it in a warm pita for a filling and flavorful handheld meal.
Greek grilled chicken Caesar salad is everything you want in a salad, satisfying, refreshing, and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re meal prepping or making it fresh for guests, it’s a go-to that feels both wholesome and indulgent.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- Caesar dressing to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, basil, dill, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.
- In a large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Divide the salad among plates and top with sliced grilled chicken.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Looks goooood
I didn’t have kalamata olives, used black ones instead… still turned out good! 🤷♂️
This sounds amazing—Greek vibes with a Caesar twist. I love that it includes both feta and parmesan. Definitely making this for dinner this week!
Yesss—this combo sounds so good. Greek salad energy but with that Caesar punch is dangerous in the best way. 😄
Could use more dressing. I like my salad soaked. 😅
Delicious salad! But why does it call for both parmesan and feta? Seems like overkill 🤔
Yum! My family loved it! The feta adds a nice touch. 😍
I followed it pretty closely. Could use more dressing—next time I’ll probably go a little heavier or mix the dressing with the lettuce instead of just drizzling.
Why do you even put olives in salads? They’re gross. 1 star for that.
5 stars! Greek flavors are amazing! Will make again for sure.
Kalamata olives?! Yuck! Next time I would just skip them.
I think olives add a nice briny flavor to salads! But everyone has their taste. You could always try capers or something else instead.
Yea man, olives is gross! Just leave them out! Don’t ruin the whole salad ha!