Healthy Ranch Chicken Salad

Certainly! Here’s a recipe for a Healthy Ranch Chicken Salad that’s flavorful and nutritious:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
• 4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped carrots (optional)

For the Ranch Dressing:

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (can use light mayo)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Water to thin, if needed

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chopped parsley or dill, and chopped carrots (if using).
2. In a separate bowl, prepare the ranch dressing. Mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped chives, chopped dill, onion powder, salt, and pepper. If the dressing is too thick, you can thin it out with a little water until you reach your desired consistency.
3. Pour the ranch dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until the salad is well coated with the dressing.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
5. Serve the ranch chicken salad immediately, or refrigerate it for a while to let the flavors meld before serving.
6. You can also garnish the salad with additional fresh herbs, chopped nuts, or grated Parmesan cheese for added texture and flavor.

This Healthy Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with protein and fresh vegetables, and the homemade ranch dressing adds a tangy and creamy element without being overly heavy. It’s a perfect option for a light and satisfying meal.