Description
This Healthy Ranch Chicken Salad is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender chicken marinated in homemade ranch dressing served over a bed of fresh greens and veggies – it’s a satisfying and flavorful dish that you’ll love!
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 pound Chicken Breast, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 cups Packed Greens of choice
- 1/4 Small Red Onion, sliced
- 3/4 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 English Cucumber, sliced or chopped
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 1/3 cup Corn, Fresh or canned
For the Homemade Ranch Dressing:
- 1 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2–3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, finely chopped
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Homemade Ranch Dressing: Add all the dressing ingredients to a small jar, cover, and shake well to combine.
- Marinate the Chicken: Pour 1/3 of the dressing over the chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes. Refrigerate the remaining dressing.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan, add chicken, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine greens, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and corn. Toss with dressing before serving.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
- You can customize the salad by adding your favorite vegetables or toppings.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning in the ranch dressing to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
