Grilled Chicken Keto Caesar Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A refreshing twist on classic Caesar salad featuring grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and a creamy keto dressing with no croutons. This american-inspired salads ready in about 25 minutes pairs olive oil, garlic powder, chopped romaine lettuce into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each), boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 4 cups, chopped romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to make dressing.
3. Step 3: Toss chopped romaine lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes with 2 tbsp dressing. Divide salad among plates, arrange sliced chicken on top, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp grated parmesan.