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Chicken Bacon Salad

A quick and satisfying salad with crispy bacon, tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, and cheese over fresh lettuce, tossed in a simple dressing.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
450
Protein
35g
Chicken Bacon Salad
comfortingquickamericanlow carbchickenbaconcrispyfresh

Ingredients

  • 4 cups lettuce
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 medium tomato
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the 4 bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool slightly, then crumble.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the 4 cups lettuce, 1 cup cooked chicken breast, 1 diced tomato, and 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese.

  3. 3

    Add the crumbled bacon and 0.25 cup ranch dressing. Toss everything together until evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately, or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • large bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

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