Ranch Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable Version)

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

# What You Need:

→ 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 sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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 Make It:

01 - Chop the romaine lettuce, cooked chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh chives into uniform sizes for consistent texture.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, chicken, corn kernels, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, sharp cheddar cheese, and chives.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, fresh dill, parsley, chives, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly with salad tongs to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh chives or herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt ranch dressing gives you all that creamy comfort without the heavy guilt of traditional versions
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, making it your secret weapon for effortless lunches all week
02 -
  • This salad tastes best within an hour of dressing, as the lettuce starts to lose its satisfying crunch if it sits too long
  • The dressing thickens in the refrigerator, so pull it out 15 minutes before you plan to toss everything
03 -
  • Taste your corn before adding it, and adjust your dressing's sweetness if your corn is particularly sugary
  • Let the dressing sit for at least 10 minutes before using, allowing the dried herbs to bloom and deepen the flavor
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