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chicken salad with ranch dressing

Healthy Chicken Salad with Oil-Free Ranch Dressing (No Mayo!)

This light and crunchy Chicken Salad is everything you want in a quick, healthy meal—fresh veggies, lean protein, and a creamy oil-free ranch dressing that keeps it wholesome without the mayo.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine clean eating, dairy-free, Health & Wellness, Modern Healthy
Servings 2 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 salad bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chopped romaine or crisp lettuce
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup Oil-free ranch dressing recipe here
  • Optional garnish: cashews for topping or snacking on the side

Instructions
 

  • Prep the ingredients: Chop the lettuce, cucumbers, and red onion. Cube the cooked chicken breast.
  • Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, arrange the lettuce, cucumbers, red onion, chicken, and sunflower seeds.
  • Dress it: Drizzle with your oil-free ranch dressing right before serving, or toss everything together for a fully combined salad.
  • Serve: Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate (undressed) for up to 2 days for quick meals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 32gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
Keyword clean eating, dairy-free, healthy chicken salad, healthy lunch ideas, meal prep salads, no-mayo chicken salad
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