Hearty chopped salad with grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy Greek yogurt ranch dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Components
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
# Directions:
01 - Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the cucumber into small cubes. Finely dice the red onion. Slice the fresh chives. Chop the cooked chicken breast into uniform pieces.
02 - Place the chopped romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl. Add the prepared chicken, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced chives.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth. Add the fresh dill, parsley, chives, minced garlic, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the dressing reaches a consistent creamy texture.
04 - Pour the prepared Greek yogurt ranch dressing over the salad mixture. Use salad tongs to toss gently but thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately in individual bowls. Garnish with extra fresh chives or herbs if desired.
