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This Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe is easy to make, healthy, and filling. Loaded with lean chunks of chicken breast, fresh greens, avocado, corn and made with a lighter homemade ranch dressing.
Another one of my favorite chicken salad recipes is my strawberry chicken salad.
I really love this ranch chicken salad and there are almost no leftovers each time I make it. It’s an easy chicken salad recipe that will soon become one of your favorite salads to make all the time.
Skip on the store-bought ranch and make your own homemade ranch salad dressing. I will be listing the ingredients you will need for the ranch dressing below. This salad is so scrumptious and filling. The right balance of protein, fats, and fiber.
Why you will love it
- This is the best-tasting and most filling salad you will ever make. it is so good!
- It is easy to make and put together.
- Good for you and will keep you full and happy for hours.
Ingredients for Chicken Ranch Salad
- Chicken Breast, cut into small bite-sized pieces: you may use chicken thighs
- Oil: I use Olive Oil but you can use avocado oil
- Packed Greens of choice
- Small Red Onion, sliced
- Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- English Cucumber, sliced or chopped
- Avocado, sliced
- Corn, Fresh or canned
- For the Homemade Ranch Dressing if you want to make it from scratch you will need Plain non-fat Greek yogurt, Garlic cloves, Lemon Juice, chopped onions, Dijon Mustard, Fresh chives, Fresh parsley, Fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
How to make Chicken Ranch Salad
- Make the dressing: Start with making the homemade ranch dressing. Add all the ingredients to a small jar, place the lid on, then shake to emulsify.
- Marinate the chicken: Pour about 1/3 of the dressing over the chicken and allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes. Refrigerate the remaining dressing until ready to use.
- Cook the chicken: Next, heat the oil in a large non-stick pan, and add in the chicken in a single layer. Cook until golden brown and cooked through about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the salad: To assemble the salad, add green to a large bowl. Top with remaining ingredients. Just before serving toss with the dressing and enjoy!
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The homemade ranch for this chicken salad should last about 5-7 days if stored in a tightly sealed jar in the fridge. Most homemade ranch dressings should also last about 4-7 days. Also, it is not recommended to freeze ranch dressing.
Yes. If you prefer to use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast to make your chicken ranch salad you can.
Is it normal to eat ranch with chicken?
Absolutely! Chicken and Ranch is such a great combo and I feel like it is a crime to not combine the two! 😁
This varies based on what is added to the salad and how the dressing is made. The value will range between 450-650 calories per serving. My chicken ranch salad is 311 calories per serving.
If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Some of the ingredients like the greens and tomatoes will wilt a bit.
More Salad Recipes
Love salads? I have a few other amazing salad recipes you can check out:
- Greek Quinoa Salad Bowls
- Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
- Avocado Tomato Salad
- Mexican Chicken Quinoa Bowl Recipe
- Mexican Shrimp Salad
- Spicy Shrimp Avocado Salad
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Healthy Ranch Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Breast, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 Cups Packed Greens of 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
Homemade Ranch Dressing
- 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
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, finely chopped
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start with making the homemade ranch dressing. Add all the ingredients to a small jar, place the lid on, then shake to emulsify.
- Pour about 1/3 of the dressing over the chicken and allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes. Refrigerate the remaining dressing until ready to use.
- Next, heat oil in a large non-stick pan, and add in the chicken in a single layer. Cook until golden brown and cooked through about 5-7 minutes.
- To assemble the salad, add green to a large bowl. Top with remaining ingredients. Just before serving toss with the dressing and enjoy!
Notes
- Chicken: You can use chicken thighs instead if you prefer. Don’t like chicken? Use shrimp.
- Want to add any other veggies like olives? Go ahead but keep in mind anything you add will alter the calorie amount.
- If you do not want to make the ranch from scratch that is fine. Use your favorite Ranch dressing.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Love all your recipes Thank You.
Thank you so much
Salads are my favorite
This was so good! Great to have tasty healthy options. My kids love it!
This was so good! Great to have tasty healthy options. My kids love it!
Really tasty. Zingy colours, great dressing, moist chicken. 10 out of 10
I am going to try it today it looks healthy, delicious and cost effective
How many cals without the dressing?
This came out really good. I’ve made other marinated chicken and the flavor just wasn’t flavorful enough. I love how this one really delivered. Perfect for meal prepping. I did have to water down the dressing because I think my blender didn’t blend it down all the way, but that’s just my own preference.
Glad you loved it
Hoe many calories without the dressing?
It was amazing
This homemade ranch dressing is a healthy and delicious alternative to bottled dressing. It tastes so refreshing and I am so happy I found an easy, healthy dressing to make and prepare for my family! Thank-you!!
Thanks so much Karisa
Hi! Would this store well in the fridge if I wanted to make it ahead for my lunches this week? Thank you 🙂
Hi there. Yes, it should but don’t add the dressing on until you are ready to eat.
This Salad is healthy and so easy to put together. The dressing is all fresh ingredients better then store bought. I’m always looking for recipes to wow my guests. And I can say I’ll be making this during the hot and humid weather in NC