🥗 Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe
✅ Description:
This Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, crunchy veggies, and creamy ranch dressing. It’s bold, savory, and ready in minutes. Great for quick lunches, meal prep, or party spreads!
🍽️ Servings:
Serves 4–6 people
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie or poached)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2–3 tbsp ranch dressing (or ranch seasoning + more mayo)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped (about 6 slices)
- 1/3 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or green onions)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions:
- Prepare the ingredients: Cook and chop the bacon. Shred or dice the cooked chicken.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), and ranch dressing.
- Add the chicken, bacon, celery, red onion, and cheese. Mix until fully combined.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
- Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🥪 Serving Suggestions:
- Serve on sandwich bread, croissants, or wraps
- Add to lettuce leaves for a low-carb version
- Use as a dip with crackers, tortilla chips, or veggie sticks
- Top on a bed of greens for a protein-packed salad bowl
💡 Notes & Tips:
- Rotisserie chicken makes this extra easy.
- Use turkey bacon or chicken bacon for a lighter version.
- Make it spicy with a dash of hot sauce or jalapeños.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
📊 Nutritional Info (per serving – approx):
- Calories: ~320
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 2–4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: <1g
(Based on standard ingredients – may vary.)
✅ Health Benefits:
- High in protein, making it filling and energizing.
- Low in carbs — keto-friendly and good for low-carb diets.
- Includes healthy fats from mayo and sour cream or yogurt.
- Easily adaptable for gluten-free or dairy-free diets.
❓Q&A:
Q: Can I use canned chicken?
A: Yes, just drain it well and shred it before mixing.
Q: Can I make this ahead?
A: Absolutely—it gets better after chilling for a few hours.
Q: How long does it last in the fridge?
A: 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: It’s not recommended due to the creamy dressing separating when thawed.
Q: Is ranch dressing necessary?
A: No—you can use only mayo and sour cream, but ranch adds a signature flavor.
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