Ranch Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable)

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

# What You’ll 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:

01 - Chop romaine lettuce, cooked chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Slice fresh chives and set all components aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped lettuce, chicken, corn, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced chives.
03 - In a medium mixing 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 uniform.
04 - Pour prepared dressing over assembled salad and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating of all ingredients.
05 - Taste mixture and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh chives or herbs if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Protein-packed but still feels light and refreshing
  • The Greek yogurt ranch is tangy and satisfying without the heavy guilt
02 -
  • The dressing can be made up to three days ahead and actually develops more flavor
  • Wait to dress the salad until right before serving to keep everything perfectly crisp
03 -
  • Toast some extra corn kernels in a dry pan until charred before adding them to the salad
  • Grate the cheddar yourself instead of buying pre-shredded for better melting and flavor
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