Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
A deliciously satisfying Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad with crispy chicken, smoky bacon, and fresh greens, drizzled with creamy ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grilled, baked, or poached chicken, sliced
- 4 strips bacon, crispy
- 4 cups romaine and spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Optional: Cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar, crumbled blue cheese, avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season and cook the chicken until fully cooked, then slice.
- Cook the Bacon: Fry bacon in a skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Chop the Lettuce: Rinse and dry greens, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the Salad: Layer chicken, bacon, and any optional toppings over the greens.
- Dress It Up: Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Taste and Adjust: Add more dressing, lemon juice, salt, or pepper as desired.
Notes
For a twist, try BBQ sauce instead of ranch or make it vegetarian with chickpeas and tempeh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, bacon, ranch, healthy meal, comforting