CHICKEN GARDEN SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING

INGREDIENTS

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup purple cabbage, chopped
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 3 radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
• 1 Persian cucumber, sliced
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cooked chicken breast, cut into ½-inch slices
• ½ cup seasoned croutons
• ¼ cup ranch dressing, store-bought orhomemade (ingredients below):
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛  teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large mixing bowl or serving plate, add romaine lettuce, cabbage, grape tomatoes, radishes, carrot, cucumber, red onion, and cooked chicken breast. Pour ranch dressing on top and toss to combine. Top with croutons and serve.
2. If making homemade ranch dressing, combine the dressing ingredients into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth, then pour over the salad.