Chicken Caesar Power Salad
Estimated $3.53 recipe · $1.76 per serving (US / USD)
A protein-packed Caesar with grilled chicken — a light, satisfying lunch.
The recipe
Chicken Caesar Power Salad
A protein-packed Caesar with grilled chicken — a light, satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 romaine lettuce
- 30g parmesan
- 2 tbsp Caesar dressing
- Handful of croutons
- Black pepper
Estimated recipe cost
$3.53 for 2 servings · $1.76 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 chicken breastsRetail benchmark · $22.37 / 3629 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $1.85 |
| 1 romaine lettucePlanning assumption · $2.00 / 500 g · Assumes 100 g per item | $0.40 |
| 30g parmesanPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 170 g · Uses 30g | $0.53 |
| 2 tbsp Caesar dressingPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.30 |
| Handful of croutonsPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 227 g · Assumes 50 g per item/portion | $0.44 |
| Black pepperPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 85 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 0.25 g | $0.01 |
| Estimated total | $3.53 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Grill and slice the chicken.
- Toss the romaine with dressing and parmesan.
- Top with chicken, croutons and pepper.
Recipe notes
A lighter lunch that still hits 44g protein.
Estimated nutrition per serving
480 kcal · 44g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.