Ultimate Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
A delicious blend of juicy chicken, crispy bacon, crunchy greens, and zesty ranch dressing, transforming salad into the star of your meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized Chicken Breasts
- 4–6 slices Bacon
- 4 cups Lettuce (mixed greens or romaine)
- 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1 Avocado (diced)
- 2 Green Onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken by seasoning it with salt and pepper and grilling or roasting for 20-25 minutes at 375°F (190°C) until cooked through.
- Crisp Up the Bacon until crispy, then let cool and chop into pieces.
- Prepare the Greens by washing the lettuce and tearing it into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the Veggies, dicing cherry tomatoes and avocado, and slicing green onions to mix with the lettuce.
- Slice the Chicken into strips or chunks, adding it to the salad bowl with bacon and cheese.
- Dress it Up by drizzling ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve It Up in individual bowls or the large bowl for a buffet style.
- Garnish with extra herbs or lemon if desired.
Notes
You can make the chicken and vegetables ahead of time for freshness; add dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, bacon, ranch dressing, healthy meal