Healthy Ranch Chicken Salad
A fresh and healthy chicken salad with crisp veggies and creamy homemade ranch dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch / Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Salad:
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 cups packed greens (your choice)
¼ small red onion, sliced
¾ cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
½ English cucumber, sliced or chopped
1 avocado, sliced
⅓ cup corn (fresh or canned)
For the Healthy Ranch Dressing:
1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
2–3 Tbsp water (adjust for consistency)
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Make the Ranch Dressing:
Add Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, chives, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper to a jar. Shake or whisk until smooth and creamy. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Marinate the Chicken:
Toss chicken pieces with about 1/3 of the dressing. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes. Refrigerate the remaining dressing.
Cook the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, until golden and fully cooked.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, add greens and top with red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and corn.
Serve:
Add the cooked chicken on top, drizzle with remaining dressing, toss gently, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Swap chicken breast with grilled chicken thighs for extra flavor.
Add boiled eggs or quinoa for extra protein.
Store dressing separately for meal prep to keep salad fresh.
Adjust herbs based on preference or availability.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/healthy-ranch-chicken-salad/
