Description

This Healthy Ranch Chicken Salad is loaded with fresh vegetables, juicy pan-seared chicken, and a homemade Greek yogurt ranch dressing. It’s a clean, high-protein, and flavor-packed salad perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cups packed greens (spinach, mixed greens, or romaine)
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 English cucumber, sliced or chopped
1 avocado, sliced
1/3 cup corn (fresh or canned)

For the Homemade Ranch Dressing:

1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Make the Ranch Dressing:
Add all dressing ingredients to a small jar. Close the lid and shake until emulsified.
Marinate the Chicken:
Pour about ⅓ of the dressing over the chicken. Toss to coat and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes in the fridge. Refrigerate the rest of the dressing.
Cook the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer. Cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked through.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, layer greens, cooked chicken, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and corn. Drizzle with remaining dressing and toss gently before serving.

Notes

Protein swaps: Use chicken thighs for more richness, or swap with shrimp if preferred.
Add-ons: Feel free to add olives, shredded carrots, or bell peppers—just note they’ll affect calories.
Dressing shortcut: You can use your favorite store-bought ranch if you don’t want to make it from scratch.
Meal prep: Store dressing separately until ready to eat to keep greens fresh.
Make it dairy-free: Use a plant-based yogurt alternative for the dressing.