High Protein Classic Ranch Salad

Elevate your salad game with our High Protein Classic Ranch Salad—a nutrient-packed twist on a timeless favorite. Bursting with fresh ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy chickpeas, this salad delivers on both flavor and health. Tender grilled chicken breast and protein-rich quinoa make this dish a satisfying main course, while the homemade ranch dressing, crafted with Greek yogurt, low-fat buttermilk, and fragrant dried herbs, adds a tangy, guilt-free touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome salad is perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or a light yet filling dinner. Indulge in this protein powerhouse while enjoying the comforting taste of classic ranch dressing!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
• 0.5 cup Low-fat buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Cooked quinoa
• 1 can (15 ounces) Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried dill
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Grill the chicken breasts for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown.

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cooked quinoa, and chickpeas.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, prepare the ranch dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, low-fat buttermilk, remaining olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, and salt.

Step 7

Pour the ranch dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Arrange the salad on plates and top with grilled chicken slices.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy a protein-packed, delicious ranch salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2334.3 grams (2334.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1968

Total Fat 58.90g	76%
Saturated Fat 11.70g	59%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 236mg	79%
Sodium 4123mg	179%
Total Carbohydrate 218.60g	79%
Dietary Fiber 55.40g	198%
Total Sugars 56.00g
Protein 153.40g	307%

Vitamin D 64IU	318%
Calcium 997mg	77%
Iron 22mg	124%
Potassium 5111mg	109%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.3%

Protein: 30.4%

Carbs: 43.3%