Chicken Bacon Cilantro Ranch Salad - Paleo, Whole30, GAPS Recipe
Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying Chicken Bacon Cilantro Ranch Salad, perfect for Paleo, Whole30, and GAPS diets! Packed with protein, fresh herbs, and a creamy ranch dressing made from wholesome ingredients, this salad is a quick, easy, and nutritious meal option. Ideal for clean eating and nourishing your body with real food that supports gut health and weight management.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped salad greens (romaine lettuce, cabbage, false lambs quarters, spinach, etc.)
- 2 cubes chicken (cubed or shredded)
- 1.5 cups homemade ranch or plain mayo (homemade or clean store-bought)
- 1 cup chopped nitrite-free, sugar-free bacon
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- any other fresh herbs to taste, such as dill, parsley, chives, etc. (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.
- Mix until all mayo is incorporated and ingredients are well-combined.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge up to 3 days.
Notes
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- Use this recipe as inspiration for the base, and swap or add any fresh herbs or greens to your liking.
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- You can use the homemade ranch recipe as the base dressing for this salad, or substitute it with mayo, sour cream, yogurt, or dripped milk kefir.