Ranch Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant chopped salad combining tender chicken, crisp lettuce, sweet corn, and cheddar with a lighter Greek yogurt ranch dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

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 - 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
07 - 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
08 - 0.25 cup fresh chives, sliced

→ Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

09 - 0.75 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 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
17 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
18 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
19 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
20 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

# How To Make It:

01 - Chop the romaine lettuce, cooked chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh chives into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, corn, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheddar cheese, and chives.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, fresh dill, parsley, chives, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
04 - Pour the prepared ranch dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly with salad tongs to ensure even coating of all ingredients.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh chives or herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy Greek yogurt ranch dressing cuts through crisp vegetables while keeping everything light and fresh
  • You can prep all the components ahead of time and throw it together in under five minutes
  • Each bite gives you that perfect crunch to creaminess ratio that makes chopped salads so addictive
02 -
  • The dressing thickens as it sits so add an extra splash of buttermilk if you make it ahead
  • Wait to dress the salad until right before serving or the lettuce will get sad and wilted
  • Grilled chicken adds so much more flavor than plain boiled but use whatever you have on hand
03 -
  • Chill your salad bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes before assembling for extra crisp results
  • Toast some extra shredded cheddar on top under the broiler for a melty restaurant style finish
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