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

AmericanSaladNo-CookKetoHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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.

Questions

Can I make Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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