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Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
Crunchy and creamy, chicken bacon ranch salad is packed with layers of chicken, bacon, vegetables, and cheese, piled on top of a bed of leafy green lettuce.
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Hearty chicken bacon ranch salad is brimming with layers of chicken, bacon, vegetables, and cheese, piled on top of a bed of leafy green lettuce. Crunchy and creamy, this mouthwatering entree salad is sure to please the whole family.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
Perfect for lunch or dinner, chicken bacon ranch salad is colorful and packed with flavor. A green salad topped base is topped with tender chicken, crumbled bacon, avocados, tomatoes, peppers, tangy cheese, and hard-boiled eggs, all drizzled with a creamy ranch dressing.
Scrumptious for a potluck or light dinner, this salad is delicious served with a side of fresh bread or some fresh fruit. Enjoy your salad with a tall, cold glass of raspberry iced tea.
Your whole family will love this magnificent looking, and tasty, layered salad. You can even assemble the salad several hours before serving, just make sure to leave off the dressing until you are ready to serve.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad Ingredients
- Lettuce - fresh romaine lettuce
- Chicken - chicken diced and cooked (grilled or rotisserie)
- Salt - to taste
- Pepper - to taste
- Pepper - red bell pepper
- Bacon - crumbled, about 1 pound or 16 slices
- Avocados
- Tomatoes
- Cheese - cheddar/jack cheese grated
- Eggs - hard-boiled eggs peeled and diced
- Dressing - ranch dressing
- Green onions - chopped, green parts only
Already a filling salad, you could make this meal even more hearty by adding some cooked pasta. Rotini, farfalle, or penne would be ideal picks for adding to your chicken bacon ranch salad.
Fresh vegetables add a delightful crunch to this salad, and there are so many different vegetables you could add to customize it. Pepperoncini, grilled corn, broccoli florets, cucumber, and red onion are all delicious additions, or try adding some of your favorite vegetables.
For even more crunch, you could add some seasoned croutons to the top of your salad. You can also add in any cheese that you love, including some parmesan cheese or some blue cheese.
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
FIRST STEP: In a trifle bowl, spread half of the chopped romaine lettuce. Squirt or drizzle some of the Ranch dressing over the lettuce, vary the amount according to taste, you can also skip the dressing to keep the salad fresh longer or if people like to have their own choice of dressing.
SECOND STEP: Sprinkle half of the chicken over the lettuce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
THIRD STEP: Continue layering half of each ingredient: the red bell pepper, bacon, avocados, tomatoes, cheese, and egg.
FOURTH STEP: Repeat with a second layer of all the ingredients, topping with a final drizzle of dressing and some chopped green onions. Sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper over the top, if you like.
Can I make this salad ahead of time?
The salad’s separate components can be prepared a day ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator in separate airtight containers or bags until ready to serve. Wait to cut the avocado until just before assembling the salad. Add the dressing when you assemble the salad to serve.
What if I don’t have a trifle bowl?
Any deep bowl will do the trick. Bonus points if it is glass so you can see the lovely layers.
What else can I add to my salad?
Blue cheese, pepperoncini, grilled corn, broccoli florets, cucumber, red onion, and olives would all be delicious additions to your chicken bacon ranch salad. In addition, the ingredients and amounts are entirely customizable.
How to Store Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
IN THE FRIDGE: Chicken bacon ranch salad is best enjoyed fresh as it does not store well as leftovers. However, the salad can be prepared a day ahead of time by storing the components in separate airtight containers or bags in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Wait to cut the avocado and add the dressing until just before assembling the salad.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
Crunchy and creamy, chicken bacon ranch salad is packed with layers of chicken, bacon, vegetables, and cheese, piled on top of a bed of leafy green lettuce.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh romaine lettuce (chopped into small pieces)
- 2 cup chicken (diced and cooked (grilled or rotisserie))
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup red bell pepper (chopped, about 1 large or 2 medium peppers (seeds and stem removed))
- 1 cup bacon crumbled (about 1 pound or 16 slices)
- 2 avocados (diced (about 1 cup))
- 2 tomatoes (diced (about 1 cup))
- 2 cup cheddar/jack cheese (grated)
- 3 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 green onions (chopped, green parts only)
DIRECTIONS
- In a trifle bowl, spread half of the chopped romaine lettuce. Squirt or drizzle some of the Ranch dressing over the lettuce, vary the amount according to taste, you can also skip the dressing to keep the salad fresh longer or if people like to have their own choice of dressing.
- Sprinkle half of the chicken over the lettuce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue layering half of each ingredient: the red bell pepper, bacon, avocados, tomatoes, cheese, and egg.
- Repeat with a second layer of all the ingredients, topping with a final drizzle of dressing and some chopped green onions. Sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper over the top, if you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 1982mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5811IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 2mg
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