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Healthy Ranch Chicken Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A nutritious and flavorful chicken salad featuring a homemade ranch dressing, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 pound Chicken Breast (cut into small bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Greens

  • 4 cups Packed Greens of choice

Vegetables

  • ¼ small Red Onion (sliced)
  • ¾ cup Cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
  • ½ cucumber English Cucumber (sliced or chopped)
  • 1 avocado Avocado (sliced)
  • ⅓ cup Corn (Fresh or canned)

Dairy & Condiments

  • 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

Herbs

  • 2 teaspoons Fresh chives (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (finely chopped)

Seasonings

  • to taste Sea salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Make the ranch dressing by shaking all dressing ingredients in a jar.
  • Marinate cooked chicken with about 1/3 of the dressing for at least 15 minutes.
  • Cook chicken in a heated pan until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Assemble the salad by adding greens to a bowl, topping with vegetables and chicken, then toss with remaining dressing before serving.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for the best flavor and adjust seasonings to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Healthy, Salad