A fresh, hearty chopped salad featuring chicken, corn, lettuce, and sharp cheddar with a creamy dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped (grilled or roasted)
02 - 5 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup canned or cooked 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 or green onions, sliced
→ Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
09 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
10 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons buttermilk or regular milk
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
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 to Follow:
01 - Chop the romaine lettuce, cooked chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chives as specified.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, chicken, corn kernels, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, shredded cheddar, and chives.
03 - Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, dill, parsley, chives, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a medium bowl until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve immediately. Garnish with additional chives or herbs as desired.
