Spicy Chipotle Healthy Caesar Salad

• servings: Serves 2

Ingredients

I love a good Caesar salad, and this spicy chipotle version is so good. Using my signature yoghurt-based dressing, this salad is lighter than the original, but with even more flavour, protein, and all the good stuff.

489 kcal 39g protein

150g shredded chicken breast

1 large head of romaine lettuce

Large handful of cherry tomatoes, halved

½ avocado, diced

4 slices Parma ham

80g sourdough bread, cut into cubes

2 tbsp jarred jalapeños, diced

For the dressing:

2 big heaped tbsp Greek yoghurt (full-fat or 0%)

4 anchovies

1-2 heaped tsp chipotle paste

Pinch of chilli flakes

1 tsp garlic granules

35g grated Parmesan

Juice of 1 lemon

3–4 splashes Worcestershire sauce

Blend all the dressing ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust to your preference. More spice, lemon, or anchovy if desired.

Toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic granules, salt and pepper. Bake in the oven or air fryer at 180°C for 8–10 minutes until crisp.

Crisp the Parma ham in the air fryer or a frying pan, then break into shards.

Directions

In a large bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, chicken, jalapeños, and avocado. Add the Parma ham and croutons.

Drizzle over the dressing, toss everything to combine, and serve immediately.