Ranch Chicken Chopped Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Vibrant chopped salad with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, sharp cheddar, and Greek yogurt ranch dressing. Ready in 35 minutes.

# 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 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 Cook:

01 - Chop romaine lettuce, cooked chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh chives into uniform pieces. Drain corn kernels if using canned.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped lettuce, chicken, corn kernels, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh chives.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and buttermilk until combined. Add minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour prepared ranch dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly using salad tongs to evenly coat all ingredients.
05 - Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh chives or herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt ranch dressing delivers all the creamy comfort you crave with half the guilt of traditional versions
  • Every forkful hits you with crunch from fresh vegetables and tenderness from perfectly seasoned chicken
02 -
  • The dressing tastes exponentially better after it sits for at least twenty minutes, so make it first while you chop the vegetables
  • Dressing the salad too early makes everything soggy, so wait until right before serving for that perfect crunch
03 -
  • Grilling the chicken first adds smoky depth that takes this salad from good to absolutely memorable
  • Invest in a good salad spinner because wet dressing creates a watered-down dressing that nobody wants
Go Back