Ranch Chicken Chopped Salad (Print Version)

Vibrant chopped salad combining grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and sharp cheddar in a lighter Greek yogurt ranch dressing.

# What to Use:

→ Salad Components

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
02 - 5 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup corn kernels, drained
05 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
06 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
08 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, sliced

→ Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

09 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons buttermilk
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
17 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
20 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

# How to Prepare:

01 - Chop lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chives into uniform bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped lettuce, chicken, corn, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheddar cheese, and chives.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, dill, parsley, chives, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour prepared dressing over salad mixture and toss thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh chives or herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt ranch dressing keeps things light without sacrificing that rich, tangy flavor we all secretly crave
  • Everything gets chopped into bite sized pieces, so every forkful is the perfect balance of textures
  • It somehow manages to feel indulgent while packing 32 grams of protein per serving
02 -
  • The salad starts getting soggy after about 24 hours, so dress only what you'll eat immediately if meal prepping
  • Grilled or rotisserie chicken genuinely makes a noticeable difference in flavor compared to plain boiled chicken
  • Let the dressing sit in the fridge for 15 minutes before using to let the garlic and herbs really wake up
03 -
  • Use a salad spinner to thoroughly dry the lettuce after washing, otherwise the dressing slides right off wet leaves
  • Let your cooked chicken cool completely before adding it to the salad, or it'll wilt the lettuce
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