Mayo-Free Zesty Ranch Chicken Salad

If you’re looking for a lighter, high-protein and veggie packed chicken salad recipe, you have to try this mayo-free zesty ranch chicken salad!

This recipe uses a quick and easy, homemade greek yogurt ranch dressing as the base, with a ton of veggies for fiber and flavor- and chopped banana peppers for a little zing! You won’t miss the mayo in this one, promise!

Zesty Ranch Chicken Salad
Serves 4-5

Ingredients:

Greek Yogurt Ranch:

• 1 1/4 cup Whole milk greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup Cream (option to omit and use water to thin)
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
• 2 tbsp Fresh chives (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, or 2 tsp dried)
• 1 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped, or 2 tsp dried)
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Onion powder
• Cracked black pepper (as needed)

For Salad:

• 2.5 cups shredded chicken (about 2 chicken breasts)
• 1/4 cup finely diced celery
• 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped banana peppers
• 1 cup homemade ranch dressing (see below)
• sea salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare ranch dressing of choice (see notes) by whisking all ingredients in a small bowl. Add cream or water to desired thickness. Season to taste.
2. Combine chicken and chopped vegetables in a large bowl.
3. Add ranch and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and serve.

Note: You can use my homemade herb ranch recipe in place of the greek yogurt ranch, if you prefer!

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