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Discover Crispy Chicken Turkey Bacon Ranch Salad Cups

Enjoy these crispy chicken turkey bacon ranch salad cups, a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Cups
  • 2 cups Cooked crispy chicken chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 slices Turkey bacon cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1.5 cups Fresh broccoli florets finely chopped
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 0.25 cup Red onion finely diced
  • 0.5 cup Creamy ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley finely chopped
For Assembly
  • 1 large head Iceberg lettuce leaves separated
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • Spoon
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the broccoli thoroughly under cold running water, then pat dry and cut into small florets.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook turkey bacon until brown and crispy.
  3. Crumble the cooled turkey bacon into small pieces, setting aside three-quarters for the salad.
  4. Combine chicken, broccoli, cheddar cheese, and red onion in a mixing bowl.
  5. In a small bowl, mix ranch dressing, mayonnaise, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
  6. Pour the dressing over the chicken and broccoli mixture, folding gently to combine.
  7. Refrigerate the salad for about 10 minutes.
  8. Remove outer leaves of iceberg lettuce, rinse, and pat dry, arranging on a platter.
  9. Spoon the chilled salad mixture into each lettuce cup.
  10. Garnish with reserved crispy bacon and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Keep lettuce dry for optimal crispness.

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