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Chicken Bacon Ranch Layer Salad

ByMelissa February 21, 2016January 7, 2024

This stunning Chicken Bacon Ranch Layer Salad recipe is a riff on a classic seven layer salad. It features layers of green leaf lettuce, peppers, sweet corn, tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese, roasted chicken and crumbled bacon. All dressed in a creamy homemade salad dressing. It’s not only beautiful to look at, but serves as a delicious meal all on its own.

Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Layer Salad Recipe

I absolutely love layer salads and often refer to them a edible centerpieces. This is especially true when the colorful ingredients are layered in a pretty see through trifle bowl or large decorative glass bowl. The sky’s the limit with ingredient combinations and everyone seems to have their own version. In the warm summer months, I love serving this salad at picnics and in the winter it’s a stellar option to enjoy with soup and warm garlic bread. Either way, this scrumptious salad is made for a crowd and it’s sure to be the hit of your next get together. How to make a Chicken Bacon Ranch Layered Salad: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

Dressing – Make Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing per the recipe here.
Chicken – Chop the rotisserie chicken.
Bacon – In a large skillet cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Use a sharp knife to chop.
Eggs – Boil the eggs in cold water for 10 minutes, then cool and peel. Use a sharp knife to quarter.
Cheese – Shred the cheese, preferably do this fresh.
Prepare the Vegetables – Clean and prep the vegetables. Wash the lettuce and dry, seed and slice the peppers, drain the corn if canned or if frozen, thaw. Thinly slice the onion and half the cherry tomatoes.
Assemble – In a large trifle or glass bowl layer in this order: 1/3 lettuce, 1/2 red pepper, 1/2 poblano pepper, 1/3 corn, 1/2 tomatoes, 1/2 red onion, 1 cup cheese, 1/3 bacon and 1/2 chicken. Drizzle with 1/2 cup prepared dressing.
Repeat the layers 1/3 lettuce, 1/2 red pepper, 1/2 poblano pepper, 1/3 corn, 1/2 tomatoes, 1/2 red onion, 1 cup cheese, 1/3 bacon and 1/2 chicken. Drizzle with 1/2 cup prepared dressing. (I recommend using Homemade Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing)
Top with the final 1/3 lettuce, 1/3 corn, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 1/3 bacon and sliced green onion. Drizzle with 1/2 cup dressing drizzling around the edge. Arrange egg and tomato wedges on top to garnish.
Chill for 4 hours, Serve with additional dressing on the side.

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Layer Salad Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Chicken Bacon Ranch Layer Salad: Green leaf or romaine lettuce, red bell pepper, large poblano or green bell pepper, frozen corn, tomatoes, red onion, green onions, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, roasted chicken, crumbled bacon and hard boiled eggs cut into wedges.
Make Dressing: Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing or Garlic Herb Buttermilk Dressing
Kitchen tools you’ll need: Sharp knife and cutting board, large trifle bowl, cheese grater, skillet to cook the bacon, measuring cups and spoons.
Can I make this layer salad in advance? Yes, you can. The layers were designed to allow you to make and assemble this salad one day in advance.
What if I don’t have a large bowl or trifle bowl? If you don’t have a trifle bowl this chicken bacon ranch salad works extremely well in a 13 x 9-inch cake pan. You’ll need to modify the layers a bit as you assemble them, but making it in a pan makes it easier to transport to outdoor events, family gatherings and office parties.
What dressing is best for this layer salad? I recommend making a batch of my Avocado Lime Ranch dressing or Garlic and Herb Buttermilk dressing for this chicken bacon salad. Both will make an ample amount for using between the layers plus extra to serve on the side for those who want to spoon on a bit more.
Can I use a bottle of prepared Ranch dressing for this salad? If you’re in a hurry, a quality prepared dressing would work on this salad. Another option is to mix-up a packet of dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix according to the package directions and serve it for the dressing.
Is this chicken bacon layered salad keto? This salad does include layers of diced tomatoes and shredded cheese. You could always adapt the layers according to your dietary needs to make it more low carb or keto friendly.
Store this Chicken Bacon Ranch Layered Salad chilled in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

More Salad Recipes to Make

If you’re a fan of salads checkout these delicious options for potlucks, picnics, holiday gatherings and casual meals. Other easy salad recipes you may want to make:

Festive easy to make Frito Taco Salad.
Chicken Pasta Salad that can double as a side dish.
Seven Layer Salad is a vintage salad filled with vegetables!
Italian Spaghetti Salad with Spinach is a delicious light meal on a busy day.
Fresh Broccoli Salad can be served for the holidays, picnics and family meals.
Layered Southwestern Cheese Tortellini Salad is the best of both worlds salad and pasta.
Southern Cornbread Salad has to be experienced to be appreciated. It’s scrumptious!
Make-Ahead 7 Layer Salads in a Jar from That Skinny Chick Can Bake.

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