High Protein Chopped Chicken Ranch Salad
Ingredients
For Salad
- 6-7 cups finely chopped green leaf lettuce (2 small heads OR 1 large head)
- 4 cups cooked chicken or turkey breast diced
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes chopped
- 2 avocados diced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
High Protein Ranch Dressing
- 1 tub cottage cheese (16 oz)
- ⅓ cup skim milk or buttermilk
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 –1¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½–1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1½–2 tbsp fresh dill very finely chopped
- 1½–2 tbsp fresh chives very finely chopped
Directions
- Blend all ranch ingredients except the fresh dill and chives until completely smooth and creamy. Stir in the fresh herbs. Chill briefly if you have time. If the dressing is too thick to easily coat the salad, blend in a splash more milk or water until it’s pourable but still creamy.
- Add the chopped lettuce to a large bowl. Top with chicken or turkey, red onion, tomatoes, avocado, and herbs. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle in ¾–1 cup of the ranch dressing (start with ¾ cup). Toss thoroughly so everything is evenly coated. Add more dressing only if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.