Ranch Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh chopped salad with chicken, corn, and crisp vegetables in a creamy 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 shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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 lemon juice

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Chop the lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chives into uniform pieces for even distribution.
02 - Combine romaine lettuce, chicken, corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheddar cheese, and chives in a large salad bowl.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, fresh dill, parsley, chives, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly with tongs to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh chives or herbs.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt ranch dressing delivers all that familiar comfort flavor but with way less guilt than traditional versions
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, making it your new best friend for busy weeknight dinners or impromptu gatherings
02 -
  • Soggy salad is the saddest thing, so dress only what you will eat right now and save the leftovers undressed
  • The dressing actually gets better after a day in the fridge, so double it and keep some on hand for quick lunches
03 -
  • Invest in a good salad spinner because wet dressing equals watered-down flavor and nobody wants that disappointment
  • Toast some sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds and sprinkle them on top for this amazing crunch contrast
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