Healthy Lunch Recipes with Low Carb Chicken Caesar Salad
I’ve made a lot of salads in my kitchen, but this one keeps coming back like a favorite song you can’t quit humming. A Low Carb Caesar Salad with Chicken is fresh, light, and has enough protein to keep me from reaching for cookies an hour later. It’s a mix of crisp greens, juicy chicken, and that classic Caesar flavor we all know. Honestly, it’s one of my go-to healthy lunch recipes.
Some days I want something quick, and this hits the spot. It comes together fast, but it doesn’t feel rushed. The crunch from the lettuce, the salty parmesan, and that creamy Caesar dressing all balance each other. It’s like the best parts of a restaurant salad without the drive or the price tag.
This is one of those low carb chicken salad recipe ideas I love sharing with friends who think ‘low carb’ means boring. It doesn’t. It’s filling, tasty, and fits right in with low carb healthy recipes and other healthy low carb recipes I’ve been testing lately. If you’ve been searching for low carb recipes or recipes low carb that feel like real meals, this one belongs at the top of your list.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing (low carb version)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup croutons (optional, low carb if available)
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill or pan-cook the chicken breasts until golden on the outside and fully cooked inside, then slice into strips.
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, then place it in a large salad bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, and the sliced chicken on top of the lettuce.
- Drizzle with low carb Caesar dressing and toss until everything is coated.
- Add low carb croutons if using, and finish with fresh ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately while crisp and fresh.