Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
A flavor-packed Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad featuring crispy bacon, juicy chicken, and fresh lettuce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless or rotisserie)
- 4 slices Bacon (turkey or veggie option available)
- 4 cups Lettuce (romaine and spinach mix)
- ½ cup Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup Tomatoes (diced, cherry or grape)
- ½ cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded, sharp or pepper jack)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prepare the bacon by frying in a separate skillet until crispy, usually about 5-7 minutes.
- Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces after washing.
- Slice the rested chicken into thin strips for easy mixing.
- Assemble the salad by combining lettuce, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle ranch dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning or dressing as needed.
Notes
Store any leftovers by keeping the salad and dressing separate to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: salad, chicken salad, bacon salad, ranch dressing, healthy recipes