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The ultimate Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad! Packed with shredded chicken, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, diced cucumbers, and homemade ranch dressing, this salad is a delicious blend of flavors and textures perfect for any meal.
😍Reasons to Love This Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad
- Flavor Explosion: The blend of shredded chicken, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and homemade ranch dressing delivers a rich and savory taste.
- Perfect Texture: Enjoy the satisfying crunch of diced cucumbers mixed with the creamy dressing and tender chicken.
- Easy and Quick: With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner without compromising on flavor.
- Versatile: This chicken bacon ranch salad is not only great on its own but also makes a fantastic filling for sandwiches or wraps, adding variety to your meals.
❗Attention Chicken and Ranch Lovers!
Don’t stop at our Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad! Check out our other mouthwatering recipes like Ranch Chicken Meatballs, Baked Ranch Chicken, Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, and Creamy Ranch Chicken. Each dish is packed with delicious ranch flavor and tender chicken!
✅You’ll Need
- Homemade Ranch Dressing: This ranch dressing takes inspiration from the delicious Copycat Wingstop Ranch, and it’s so good you’ll want to double the recipe!
- Cooked Chicken: Get the most tender, juicy chicken for this cheesy casserole by using our Boiling Technique instead of store-bought.
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Go for sharp cheddar to give the salad a bold, cheesy taste that pairs well with the bacon and ranch dressing.
- Bacon: Cook until crispy and crumble for the best texture contrast in the salad.
- Cucumbers: Peeled and diced cucumbers add a refreshing crunch, balancing the richness of the cheese and bacon.
🔪How to Make Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad
Whisk together mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, and spices until smooth, adding more buttermilk if needed.
Add shredded chicken, cheddar, bacon, and cucumbers to the bowl. Stir and chill for 15 minutes before serving.
👨🍳Pro Tips
- Double the Dressing: It is so good you’ll want extra. Make a double batch to use for other salads or as a dip.
- Use Rotisserie Chicken: For convenience and extra flavor, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. It saves time and adds a delicious, roasted taste.
- Crispy Bacon: Ensure your bacon is super crispy before crumbling. It adds the perfect crunchy texture contrast to the creamy salad.
- Sharp Cheddar: Opt for sharp cheddar cheese for a bolder flavor. Freshly shredded cheese melts and mixes better than pre-shredded.
- Cool and Crisp: Peel and dice cucumbers just before adding them to the salad to keep them cool and crunchy.
- Chill Time: Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld together beautifully.
🗄️Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best texture, keep the dressing separate and mix it with the salad just before serving.
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Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For The Ranch Dressing
- ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
For The Salad
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, dried parsley, black pepper, salt, and optional lemon juice until smooth, adjust consistency with more buttermilk if needed.
- To the bowl, add the cooked shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, and cucumbers.
- Stir it all together, then let it chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Delicious! The bacon and ranch dressing gave the salad so much flavor. It was hearty and filling, perfect for lunch. My kids asked for seconds!
Thanks, Amy! So glad your kids enjoyed it too. Bacon and ranch are always a winning combo!