A Spicy Ranch Chopped Chicken Cabbage Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines crunchy vegetables, tender chicken, and a zesty, spicy ranch dressing. Here’s how to make it:
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Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 4 cups green cabbage, finely chopped
- 2 cups red cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
Spicy Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- If not already cooked, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked. Let cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Finely chop the green and red cabbage, dice the bell peppers, shred the carrots, finely chop the red onion, cilantro, and green onions.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a medium bowl, combine the ranch dressing, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and lime juice. Mix well until smooth.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, green and red cabbage, bell peppers, shredded carrots, red onion, cilantro, green onions, corn, and black beans. If using, add the diced avocado.
- Pour the spicy ranch dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve:
- Serve the salad immediately for the best crunch. If making ahead, store the salad and dressing separately, combining just before serving.
Tips
- For extra flavor, you can grill the chicken instead of baking it.
- Adjust the spiciness of the dressing by varying the amount of hot sauce.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice on top before serving for an extra burst of freshness.
- This salad can be made vegetarian by omitting the chicken and adding more beans or a meat substitute.
Enjoy your Spicy Ranch Chopped Chicken Cabbage Salad!
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