Ranch Chicken Salad
2 People
326 Cals
Ranch Chicken Salad
2 People
326 Cals
About the recipe
High-Protein • Creamy • Fresh • Meal-Prep FriendlyIf you love creamy chicken salad but want something lighter, fresher and packed with goodness, this Ranch Chicken Salad is going to become your new favourite.Made with a healthy homemade ranch dressing using Greek yoghurt, fresh lemon and herbs, this salad is high in protein, low in refined ingredients and full of flavour. It’s creamy without being heavy, crunchy from celery and chives, and naturally sweet from grated nashi pear.Perfect for meal prep, lettuce cups, wraps, sourdough toast or straight from the bowl.This is the kind of feel-good recipe that satisfies without weighing you down.
Nutrition Per Serving
326
Calories
8g
Fat
2g
Saturates
14g
Sugars
160mg
Salt
43g
Protein
14g
Carbs
3g
Fibre
Ingredients
- Healthy Ranch Dressing
- ½ cup low-fat natural Greek yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Pinch sea salt
Chicken Salad
- 300 g cooked chicken shredded or chopped
- 1 bunch chives or spring onions finely sliced
- 1 stick celery finely sliced (optional)
- ½ –1 nashi pear grated, plus extra for garnish
Embellishment | serving ideas
- Everything bagel seasoning, lettuce leaves lettuce leaves, fresh spelt sourdough, rice cakes
Method
- Combine the Greek yoghurt, Dijon mustard, maple syrup (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice and sea salt in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust if needed. The dressing should be fresh, tangy and light.
- Add the chicken to the dressing, along with the sliced chives or spring onions, celery (if using) and grated nashi pear.
- Gently fold everything together until beautifully coated and creamy.
- Arrange lettuce leaves onto serving plates and top with the ranch chicken.
- Sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning for crunch and flavour if you desire.
Notes & Inspiration
Meal Prep Friendly
Keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. The flavours become even better the next day. Ways to Serve
Spoon into crisp lettuce cups alongside lettuce leaves and slices of nashi pear
Pile onto toasted sourdough with everything bagel seasoning
Wrap in a wholegrain or gluten-free wrap
Serve alongside avocado and leafy greens
Stuff into baked sweet potatoes Make It Dairy-Free
Swap the Greek yoghurt for silken tofu, it tastes amazing. You can also use my green goddess avocado mayo dressing. Why You’ll Love It
High-protein and satisfying
Light but creamy
Gut-friendly
Naturally gluten-free
Perfect for hormonal balance and blood sugar stability
Keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. The flavours become even better the next day. Ways to Serve
Spoon into crisp lettuce cups alongside lettuce leaves and slices of nashi pear
Pile onto toasted sourdough with everything bagel seasoning
Wrap in a wholegrain or gluten-free wrap
Serve alongside avocado and leafy greens
Stuff into baked sweet potatoes Make It Dairy-Free
Swap the Greek yoghurt for silken tofu, it tastes amazing. You can also use my green goddess avocado mayo dressing. Why You’ll Love It
High-protein and satisfying
Light but creamy
Gut-friendly
Naturally gluten-free
Perfect for hormonal balance and blood sugar stability
