Ranch Chicken Chopped Salad (Print Version)

Vibrant chopped salad with tender chicken, sweet corn, crisp lettuce, sharp cheddar, and lighter Greek yogurt ranch dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

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 sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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 fresh lemon juice

# How To Make It:

01 - Chop the lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chives into uniform pieces for consistent texture.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, chicken, corn, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheddar cheese, and chives.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, dill, parsley, chives, garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately garnished with additional fresh chives or herbs if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt ranch dressing delivers all the creamy comfort you crave with noticeably less heaviness than traditional versions
  • Every forkful hits you with different textures and flavors from crisp cucumbers to sweet corn to sharp cheddar
  • You can prep everything in advance and it actually tastes better after the flavors have mingled for an hour
02 -
  • The dressing thickens as it sits so thin it with a splash more buttermilk before serving if you've made it ahead
  • Wait to dress the salad until right before serving or the romaine will start to wilt after an hour
  • Cutting everything into uniform bite sized pieces makes all the difference in the eating experience
03 -
  • Chill your bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling for extra crispness
  • Use a salad spinner to dry the lettuce thoroughly so the dressing actually sticks to the leaves
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