Heartland Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

2. 2

   Cook the Bacon

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Once cooked, remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon.

3. 3

   Assemble the Salad

   In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, spicy pecans, red onion, red bell pepper, diced tomatoes, and croutons.

4. 4

   Dress the Salad

   Drizzle the buttermilk ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

5. 5

   Serve

   Divide the salad into bowls or plates and serve immediately.