Ranch Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable)

Fresh chopped salad with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy Greek yogurt ranch dressing.

# What You 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 - 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 lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - Chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes. Dice cucumber into small cubes. Finely dice red onion. Slice fresh chives.
02 - Place romaine lettuce in large salad bowl. Add chopped chicken, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheddar cheese, and chives. Arrange ingredients evenly across bowl.
03 - In medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth. Add fresh dill, parsley, chives, minced garlic, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk thoroughly until fully incorporated and creamy.
04 - Pour prepared dressing over salad. Use salad tongs to toss ingredients, ensuring even coating throughout. Taste salad and adjust salt or pepper if needed.
05 - Transfer salad to individual serving plates or bowls. Garnish with additional fresh chives or herbs if desired. Serve while vegetables remain crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt ranch dressing feels indulgent but keeps things light enough for everyday eating
  • Everything gets chopped into bite sized pieces so every forkful is perfectly balanced
02 -
  • This salad tastes best immediately but the dressing can be made ahead and stored for up to a week
  • Prevent soggy leftovers by keeping any undressed salad components separate from the dressing
03 -
  • Pat your vegetables dry after chopping to prevent watering down your dressing
  • Let the dressing sit for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together
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