Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing with Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

A creamy Greek yogurt-based ranch dressing pairs perfectly with crisp greens, smoky bacon, and tender chicken in this refreshing salad. This American-inspired salad recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 15 minutes, blends Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic powder into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped chives
• 1 tbsp, fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups, shredded cooked chicken breast
• 6 strips, cooked and crumbled bacon strips
• 6 cups, chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried dill, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tbsp finely chopped chives, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, toss together 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 medium diced cucumber.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast and 6 cooked and crumbled bacon strips to the salad. Pour the prepared Greek yogurt ranch dressing over the salad.
4. Step 4: Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly in the dressing and serve immediately for a fresh, protein-packed meal.