Description
A vibrant and nutritious Chicken Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad featuring grilled chicken, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and creamy ranch dressing.
Ingredients
- 4 cup romaine lettuce
- 2 cup grilled chicken, chopped
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
1. Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through and lightly charred. Allow to rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
2. Fry the bacon until crispy, then crumble into small pieces.
3. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Slice the green onions and chop the parsley.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, bacon, green onions, parsley, and pine nuts.
5. Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Notes
Customize with fruits like apples or berries for sweetness.
Replace cucumber with bell peppers or avocado for different textures.
For a low-carb option, use leafy greens like spinach or kale instead of romaine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chopped
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg