Tender chicken, crisp romaine, sweet corn, and cheddar in a lighter Greek yogurt ranch dressing.
# Ingredients list:
→ Salad Base
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
02 - 5 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup corn kernels, drained
05 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
06 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
08 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, sliced
→ Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
09 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons buttermilk
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
17 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
20 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
# Steps:
01 - Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely dice the red onion, slice the chives, and chop the cooked chicken breast into uniform chunks.
02 - Place the romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl. Add the chicken, corn, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheddar cheese, and chives. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and buttermilk until smooth. Add the fresh dill, parsley, chives, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk until thoroughly combined and creamy.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Use salad tongs to toss well, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy ranch dressing.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately in individual bowls, garnished with additional fresh chives or herbs if desired.
