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June 10, 2026
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Turn your basic greens into a simple but satisfying meal with my Go-To Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad! So easy to customize and prep ahead, this salad is packed with crisp veggies, topped with fresh herbs, and ranch, of course!
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Instructions
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Line a rimmed half sheet pan (affiliate link!) with parchment paper. Measure the paper to be slightly longer than the pan. Place strips of raw bacon flat on the parchment lined sheet pan. Place the pan into a cold oven and immediately set the temperature to 375F. Set a timer for the cook time depending on the thickness of the bacon. Thinner bacon will take 18-23 minutes. Thicker bacon will take 24-28 minutes. If you prefer crisper bacon, add another 2 minutes. After removing the bacon from the oven, use a fork or tongs to remove the bacon from the pan and on to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, chop into large bits for the salad and set aside.
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While the bacon is cooking in the oven, I prefer to cook the chicken in the air fryer. However, you can cook your chicken in whatever method you prefer, or use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken.
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To prepare each serving, add about 2 cups of salad greens, about 4 ounces of chicken, 2 ounces of chopped bacon, and a quarter of each prepped and sliced veggie. Top with a heavy drizzle of Ranch and a few big pinches of chopped fresh herbs. You can also prepare a giant salad for the whole family by mixing everything together in a large bowl and letting everyone serve themselves.
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Leftovers are best kept without dressing, so if you’re meal prepping, save the dressing on the side to add right before eating! For the freshest results, store ingredients separately in airtight containers and enjoy within 4 days. You can also prep complete portions of this salad, but keep the dressing on the side, and enjoy within 3-4 days.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Greens Thoroughly 💧Spin or pat your salad greens completely dry after washing to prevent excess moisture from diluting the ranch dressing and wilting delicate leaves.
- Render Bacon Perfectly Crispy 🥓Cook bacon low and slow in a cold skillet, allowing the fat to render gradually for maximum crispness that won't turn chewy when combined with dressing.
- Season Chicken Generously Before Cooking 🧂Apply garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper 30 minutes before cooking to allow seasonings to penetrate the meat for deeper, more flavorful results throughout.
- Slice Vegetables Uniformly 🔪Cut cucumbers, bell peppers, and tomatoes into similarly-sized pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the salad and better textural consistency in each bite.
- Dress Just Before Serving 🥗Add ranch dressing in the final 2-3 minutes before serving to keep greens crisp and prevent them from becoming soggy or limp.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
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