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Healthy Ranch Chicken Salad
A nutritious and flavorful chicken salad featuring a homemade ranch dressing, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound Chicken Breast (cut into small bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Salad Greens
- 4 cups Packed Greens of choice
Vegetables
- 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)
Dressing
- 1 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2-3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2-3 tablespoons Fresh chives (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 2-3 tablespoons water (plus more for a thinner dressing)
Seasonings
- to taste Sea salt and pepper
Instructions
- Make the ranch dressing by shaking all dressing ingredients in a jar until emulsified.
- Marinate the chicken with 1/3 of the dressing for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the salad with greens, vegetables, avocado, and corn. Drizzle with remaining dressing and toss.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasonings to taste.