Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad
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Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad
Description
The Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad features shredded cooked chicken mixed with crispy bacon, diced cherry tomatoes, and sliced green onions. The salad dressing combines mayonnaise and plain Greek yogurt for creaminess, enhanced with sriracha for mild heat and ranch seasoning for savory herb flavors. The chicken and bacon provide protein and crunch, while the veggies add freshness and a slight bite.
The salad is prepared by whisking together the dressing ingredients, then folding in the chopped vegetables, shredded chicken, and bacon bits. It is designed to be chilled and served cold, making it convenient for packed lunches, sandwiches, or as a protein-rich salad over greens or crackers.
For best texture, use grape tomatoes to reduce extra moisture and ensure crunch is maintained. The salad stores well in an airtight container for 4-5 days, making it suitable for meal prep. Adjust seasoning as preferred.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken shredded
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise light
- 5.3 oz yogurt 1 serving size cup, plain, Greek
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup cherry tomato chopped
- 4 pieces Bacon cooked
- 2 tbsp green onion chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: If you’re NOT starting with already prepared shredded chicken, preheat the oven to 400° F and bake for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°.
- Prepare the bacon: Baked bacon is best! With the oven at 400°, bake on a metal rack for 15 minutes until crispy. The bacon and chicken can go in at the same time if you are cooking both.
- While the chicken and bacon cook, in a mixing bowl whisk together mayo, greek yogurt, sriracha, and ranch seasoning.
- Finely dice tomatoes and slice green onion into small slivers.
- When the chicken is done cooking shred each breast using two forks or a hand mixer (works like a charm!). If you’re using pre-shredded chicken, ensure there are no large chunks. Then, break your cooled bacon into small bits.
- Add tomato, onion, chicken, and bacon into the bowl with the yogurt mixture and mix until well combined. Enjoy! See blog post above for some tasty serving options.
Notes
- Store this salad in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
- Using grape tomatoes works better than cherry tomatoes since they have less liquid, preserving texture during storage.
- Texture balance is important: creamy dressing, tender chicken, and crunchy bacon and veggies.
- This salad is ideal for meal prep: make it in advance and enjoy throughout the week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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