Description
Experience a burst of flavors with the Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad, where tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing come together in a vibrant bowl. Perfect for picnics or family gatherings, this easy-to-make salad combines fresh ingredients that will leave everyone asking for more. Quick to prepare and packed with protein, it’s an ideal choice for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or sauté over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet, fry bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and shredded cheese. Toss gently.
- Add chicken and bacon to the salad. Drizzle ranch dressing and toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg