Welcome! I am so happy you chose to gather around my table. My name is Mia Swinehart and I am a registered dietitian with a passion for simple healthy recipes, women's hormonal health, and overall wellness!
My Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad! Best chicken salad possibly ever? I think so!!
It’s the perfect balance of savory flavors, crunchy texture, tangy ranch, and no mayo! I 100% could eat this every week and never get sick of it!
If you’re thinking the broccoli is random in here, just trust me!! The flavor and crunch it adds is absolutely perfect, while adding an amazing nutrient-boost to the mix!
The broccoli pairs perfectly with the sharp creamy cheddar, light and bright Greek yogurt ranch, and the salty crispy bacon. The mix-ins for this chicken salad are just too good!!
Serve this chicken salad with celery, crackers, or chips fro the perfect crisp and satisfying lunch! One bite of this and you will absolutely understand the hype- the flavor profile on this make it hands down the best chicken salad I’ve ever had!!!
Perfect for meal prep, or a lovely lunch to share! Bring it to the office, enjoy it at home, or take it on the go to your Summer picnics. This cheddar bacon ranch chicken salad is the ultimate high protein low carb lunch!
Bacon cheddar ranch chicken salad, made with no mayo and packed with nutrients!
Ingredients
Scale
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the ranch:
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or sub lemon juice)
1/2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp chopped dill
1 tbsp chopped chives
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Mix-ins:
3–4 pieces bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
Handful broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces
Handful of sharp cheddar, chopped into tiny cubes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked to 165°F, then shred and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, whisk all ranch ingredients together until smooth.
While chicken is cooling, make your bacon. Cook on the stovetop until crispy, then set aside on a paper towel to cool. Break into small pieces.
When chicken is cooled, add about 1/2 of your ranch and remaining ingredients. Add more ranch as needed until desired creaminess is reached. Serve with crackers and celery and enjoy!
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