Ranch Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable)

Fresh chopped salad with grilled chicken, vegetables, and creamy yogurt ranch dressing.

# What You 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

# How to Make:

01 - Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the cucumber into small cubes. Finely dice the red onion. Slice the fresh chives. Chop the cooked chicken breast into uniform pieces.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, corn kernels, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and sliced chives.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, minced garlic, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the prepared Greek yogurt ranch dressing over the salad mixture. Use salad tongs to toss thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately in individual bowls, garnished with extra fresh chives or herbs if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt ranch dressing is lighter than traditional ranch but still feels indulgent and satisfying
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep lunches
02 -
  • The dressing tastes better after it sits for 15 minutes, so make it first while you prep the vegetables
  • This salad is best eaten immediately after dressing, but you can store components separately for meal prep
03 -
  • Use a vegetable chopper to make prep faster and ensure uniform pieces
  • Pat your canned corn dry with paper towels to prevent the salad from becoming watery
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