Ranch dressing was invented in 1972 by a plumber who needed something to feed hungry ranch hands in Alaska.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Scoopable Salad
Dive into a delightful bowl of our Chicken Bacon Ranch Scoopable Salad, where tender rotisserie chicken meets crispy turkey bacon for a flavor explosion! Tossed in a rich and creamy ranch dressing, this salad is not just healthy but also irresistibly tasty—perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Grab a scoop and savor the crunch!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 bag frozen fire roasted corn
- 1 cucumber
- Lemon juice
- ½ a red onion
- Salt and garlic powder
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- Turkey bacon (I just baked it in the oven)
- Chopped rotisserie chicken (240 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (240 ml)
- Around ¼-⅓ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (60 ml)mayonnaise can be used instead
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Ranch seasoning to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Dice the cucumber, red bell peppers, and red onion.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the chopped rotisserie chicken, baked turkey bacon, frozen fire roasted corn, diced cucumber, diced red bell peppers, diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- 3
Add plain nonfat Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder to the bowl.
- 4
Toss everything together until well combined.
- 5
Serve by scooping onto rice cakes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Dice vegetables to 1/4-inch uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and prevent larger pieces from breaking through rice cakes when scooping.technique1/4-inch dice
- ✓Salt diced cucumber and let drain for 15 minutes before adding to remove excess moisture that would otherwise dilute the ranch flavor and make rice cakes soggy.timing15 minutes
- ✓Use Greek yogurt at room temperature and whisk ranch seasoning into it separately before adding to prevent clumping and ensure smooth distribution throughout the salad.technique
- ✓Thaw frozen corn completely and pat dry with paper towels because residual ice crystals add 2-3 tablespoons unwanted water that dilutes flavors.ingredient2-3 tablespoons excess water
- ✓Chill assembled salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and firm up the mixture for better scooping stability on rice cakes.timing30 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Ranch dressing was invented in 1972 by a plumber who needed something to feed hungry ranch hands in Alaska.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Scoopable Salad
Dive into a delightful bowl of our Chicken Bacon Ranch Scoopable Salad, where tender rotisserie chicken meets crispy turkey bacon for a flavor explosion! Tossed in a rich and creamy ranch dressing, this salad is not just healthy but also irresistibly tasty—perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Grab a scoop and savor the crunch!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 bag frozen fire roasted corn
- 1 cucumber
- Lemon juice
- ½ a red onion
- Salt and garlic powder
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- Turkey bacon (I just baked it in the oven)
- Chopped rotisserie chicken (240 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (240 ml)
- Around ¼-⅓ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (60 ml)mayonnaise can be used instead
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Ranch seasoning to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Dice the cucumber, red bell peppers, and red onion.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the chopped rotisserie chicken, baked turkey bacon, frozen fire roasted corn, diced cucumber, diced red bell peppers, diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- 3
Add plain nonfat Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder to the bowl.
- 4
Toss everything together until well combined.
- 5
Serve by scooping onto rice cakes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Dice vegetables to 1/4-inch uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and prevent larger pieces from breaking through rice cakes when scooping.technique1/4-inch dice
- ✓Salt diced cucumber and let drain for 15 minutes before adding to remove excess moisture that would otherwise dilute the ranch flavor and make rice cakes soggy.timing15 minutes
- ✓Use Greek yogurt at room temperature and whisk ranch seasoning into it separately before adding to prevent clumping and ensure smooth distribution throughout the salad.technique
- ✓Thaw frozen corn completely and pat dry with paper towels because residual ice crystals add 2-3 tablespoons unwanted water that dilutes flavors.ingredient2-3 tablespoons excess water
- ✓Chill assembled salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and firm up the mixture for better scooping stability on rice cakes.timing30 minutes