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Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken Salad (No Mayo!)

  • Author: Mia Swinehart
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch

Description

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:

  • 34 pieces bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
  • Handful broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces
  • Handful of sharp cheddar, chopped into tiny cubes

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk all ranch ingredients together until smooth.
  3. 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.
  4. 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!