BLT Chicken Salad With Ranch

2SpiceItUp's Note:

I wanted something simple and fresh for dinner and I threw this together with what I had on hand. If you don't have pre-cooked chicken on hand just throw a couple of breasts in a baking and sprinkle with Rotisserie Seasoning. Bake at 350 degrees or until done.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (grilled or baked and chopped)
• 8 ounces tri-color spiral pasta , cooked and drained
• 6 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled
• 1 medium tomato , chopped
• 2 scallions , sliced
• ¼ cup shredded carrot
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
• 1 romaine lettuce hearts , chopped

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients and chill until ready to serve.

Reviews

[KateL]

Delicious, even kept well in the refrigerator for 4 days, despite the lettuce. This recipe made about 4 quarts of salad as I understood the ingredients listing: 8 oz dry spiral pasta, and 1 romaine bunch. I used 1 packet of ranch dressing (4 tsp) instead of 2 tablespoons, and I think that was enough. DH normally won't touch ranch dressing, but enjoyed seconds of this salad. This would be great to take to a potluck, although I would only mix in romaine at the time of eating to maximize the crunch from the romaine. I had given my chicken breasts the "full treatment": brined in salt water for 1 hour, then marinated in olive oil with salt and pepper for 2 hours prior to grilling. Thanks for sharing this recipe, 2SpiceItUp. Made for Gailanng's "It's All About Salads Party" in Potluck Tag.

[WiGal]

Loved it! Delicious, easy, and very attractive! Love that I was able to use leftover grilled turkey. I can see that you could add cold peas or change the cheese. Thanks 2SpiceItUp for posting a keeper. Made for PRMR tag.