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Grilled Chicken Chef Salad with Creamy Black Pepper Ranch

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Salad 🥗 American High-Protein 💪Low-CarbSugar-FreeGluten-FreeHalal 🕌Anabolic Diet

Grilled chicken adds smoky warmth to a crisp bed of butter and iceberg lettuces, while a creamy black pepper ranch brings tang, herbs, and a gentle bite. Cheddar cubes, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and hard‑boiled eggs round out the textures for a balanced, satisfying bowl. Serve Grilled Chicken Chef Salad with Creamy Black Pepper Ranch for a hearty lunch or light dinner.

  • Prep45 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Grilled Chicken Chef Salad with Creamy Black Pepper Ranch

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Chicken Chef Salad with Creamy Black Pepper Ranch, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

55 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
56 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
25 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
93 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
1 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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30
Heart Health
88
Metabolic
55
Digestive
49
Inflammatory
72
Performance
55
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Preheat a gas grill to medium heat (400 to 450 degrees F, or 200 to 230 degrees C) or heat a grill pan over medium-high; oil the grates. Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle evenly with 3/4 teaspoon salt.

  2. 2

    Place the chicken on the preheated grill and cook, turning occasionally, until a thermometer in the thickest part reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Move to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before chopping.

  3. 3

    While the chicken rests, stir together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, black pepper, garlic, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.

  4. 4

    Toss the butter lettuce and iceberg in a large bowl or on a platter. Arrange the chicken, cucumber, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and eggs over the lettuce. Drizzle with 1/2 of the dressing. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

About This Recipe

Grilled Chicken Chef Salad with Creamy Black Pepper Ranch is an American dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Butter Lettuce, and Buttermilk. Each serving provides about 536.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Grilled Chicken Chef Salad with Creamy Black Pepper Ranch?
It is an American salad recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
What is Grilled Chicken Chef Salad with Creamy Black Pepper Ranch made of?
The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Butter Lettuce, Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese Cubes. The full list of 17 is above.
What goes well with Grilled Chicken Chef Salad with Creamy Black Pepper Ranch?
Explore these American side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Grilled Chicken Chef Salad with Creamy Black Pepper Ranch?
About 1 hr in total: 45 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 536.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Grilled Chicken Chef Salad with Creamy Black Pepper Ranch easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
Is Grilled Chicken Chef Salad with Creamy Black Pepper Ranch healthy?
Grilled Chicken Chef Salad with Creamy Black Pepper Ranch has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 536.95 calories and 47.61 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1219.92 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.19 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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