A hearty and refreshing salad loaded with protein, crisp veggies, and a creamy ranch dressing, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
• 3 cups chopped broccoli
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• ½ cup diced red onion
• ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup diced carrots
• ½ cup corn
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1½ cups grilled chicken, diced
• 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
Dressing:
• ½ cup mayo
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2.5 tbsp dry Ranch mix
Directions:
1. Prepare the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, diced cucumber, diced avocado, red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, diced carrots, corn, and black beans. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
2. Add Chicken and Bacon: Fold in the diced grilled chicken and chopped bacon, ensuring everything is well distributed throughout the salad.
3. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, and dry Ranch mix until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
5. Add Cheese: Finally, sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese on top of the salad and give it a light toss to incorporate.
6. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual plates. Enjoy this delicious and satisfying Chicken Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad!
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Kcal: Approximately 350 kcal per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 6 servings