Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad with Sweet Onions

Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and sweet onions lend tons of flavor to this protein-packed salad. It's the perfect dish for lunch or dinner! Recipe and photography by Jodi Danen of Create Kids Club.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 package (6 oz) Romaine salad
1 medium sweet onion, sliced
10 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup grape tomatoes
½ cup cucumbers, sliced
ranch salad dressing, amount as desired
olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat grill to medium-high heat. Brush chicken with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Grill 8 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in the center, turning once.
Cool chicken enough to handle then slice into thin strips.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss with ranch dressing, amount as desired.

Visit the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service website for tips on how to safely handle and prepare both chicken and bacon.

If you like this salad, try our Spinach Salad with Bacon & Feta!