Blackened Chicken Salad Recipe
This Blackened Chicken Salad features perfectly seasoned blackened chicken served over a crisp, refreshing bed of shredded romaine lettuce, colorful bell peppers, sweet onions, shredded carrots, and melty mozzarella cheese. Tossed with creamy buttermilk ranch dressing, it’s a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (if making blackened chicken fresh)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 large servings or 4 side servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad
- 8 ounces blackened chicken (prepared, see note)
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Dressing
- 1/4 cup buttermilk ranch dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Slice the red bell pepper and sweet onion into very thin slices to ensure a nice crunch and even distribution in the salad.
- Assemble the salad base: Add the shredded romaine lettuce to a large shallow bowl, then layer the sliced bell pepper, onion, shredded carrots, and shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
- Toss with dressing: Pour the buttermilk ranch dressing over the salad ingredients, tossing gently but thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Serve the salad: Divide the salad mixture into 2 large portions for main servings or 4 smaller portions if serving as a side dish, then top each serving with sliced blackened chicken to complete the dish.
Notes
- Blackened chicken can be prepared by seasoning chicken breasts with a blend of Cajun spices and cooking in a hot skillet until charred and cooked through.
- For a lighter option, substitute ranch dressing with a low-fat or yogurt-based dressing.
- To save time, use pre-cooked blackened chicken strips available at grocery stores.
- Feel free to add other fresh vegetables or herbs for extra flavor and texture.
Keywords: blackened chicken, chicken salad, ranch dressing, healthy salad, quick meal, romaine lettuce, mozzarella cheese
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