Vibrant chopped salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, sharp cheddar, and lighter 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 sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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 fresh lemon juice
# Steps:
01 - Chop the romaine lettuce, cooked chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh chives into uniform pieces.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, chicken, corn kernels, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and chives.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, fresh dill, parsley, chives, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the prepared ranch dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh chives or herbs if desired.
