Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
A flavorful and satisfying Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad packed with protein, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 Chicken Breasts, cooked and diced
- 4 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 head Lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Ranch Dressing
- Green Onions, for garnish
- 1 cup Croutons, optional
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breasts by seasoning with salt, pepper, and preferred spices. Cook in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before dicing.
- Prepare the bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat until crispy, then crumble it into pieces.
- Chop the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and add crumbled bacon in a large bowl.
- Add the diced chicken breast and shredded cheddar cheese to the salad.
- Dress the salad with ranch dressing, mixing gently to coat.
- Serve in bowls or on a platter, garnishing with croutons and green onions.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using turkey bacon and low-fat dressing. This salad can be prepared in advance with dressing added just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: salad, chicken salad, ranch salad, quick meals, summer recipes