Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad

Name: Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups rotisserie chicken (store-bought), shredded; 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/2 cup full-fat ranch dressing (gluten-free); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A hearty keto salad loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, romaine, cheddar, and a creamy ranch dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups rotisserie chicken (store-bought), shredded
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup full-fat ranch dressing (gluten-free)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, layer 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
2

Top with 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (store-bought), 6 slices cooked, crumbled bacon, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 4 sliced green onions.
3

Drizzle 1/2 cup full-fat ranch dressing (gluten-free) over the salad.
4

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, then toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

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Questions

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad uses 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled.

Can I make Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad is 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad low-carb?

A serving of Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How much protein is in Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 24 g of protein in about 390 calories, alongside 14 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 520 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

Can I freeze Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Once dressed, the romaine will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Serve it with

Turkey Tetrazzini main
Blackened Fish Sandwich main
Classic American Chicken Noodle Soup soup

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