Ranch Chicken Chopped Salad (Printable)

Vibrant chopped salad combining grilled chicken, romaine, corn, tomatoes, and cheddar with a lighter Greek yogurt ranch dressing.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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 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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Chop the romaine lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chives into uniform bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, chicken, corn, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheddar cheese, and chives.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, dill, parsley, chives, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until the mixture reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly with salad tongs to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer to serving plates immediately and garnish with additional fresh chives or herbs.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt ranch dressing gives you all that creamy comfort with way less guilt than traditional versions
  • Every forkful hits you with sweet corn, sharp cheddar, and fresh herbs all at once
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but feels like something youd order at a fancy café
02 -
  • The dressing thickens as it sits, so add another splash of buttermilk if you make it ahead
  • Romaine holds up better than mixed greens, but butter lettuce works if you prefer something more delicate
  • Chop ingredients to similar sizes for the most satisfying eating experience
03 -
  • Pat your lettuce completely dry after washing so the dressing actually sticks instead of sliding off
  • Taste your corn before adding it, canned corn can sometimes be surprisingly sweet
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