Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad (Printable)

Tender grilled chicken with creamy avocado ranch dressing, fresh vegetables, and herbs. A refreshing meal ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.1 lb)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Avocado Ranch Dressing

05 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
06 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water as needed for consistency

→ Salad

17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
19 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
20 - 1/2 cup celery, diced
21 - 4 cups mixed salad greens or romaine, chopped

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Rub chicken breasts evenly with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
02 - Cook chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into 1-inch chunks.
03 - While chicken cooks, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chives, parsley, dill, garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
04 - In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and celery.
05 - Add warm or cooled chicken chunks to the salad base and pour avocado ranch dressing over the mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
06 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • High in protein with 33g per serving.
  • Rich and creamy texture from healthy fats in avocado.
  • Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes.
  • Gluten-free and packed with fresh vegetables.
02 -
  • Use very ripe avocados to ensure the dressing is perfectly smooth and creamy.
  • If meal prepping, keep the dressing separate and toss just before eating to prevent the greens from wilting.
  • Double-check your yogurt and mayonnaise labels if you have specific dairy or egg allergies.
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