CHICKEN BACON RANCH LAYER SALAD RECIPE

Chicken Bacon Ranch Layer Salad Recipe image

Provided by ksgroves

Number Of Ingredients 13

9 cups roughly chopped green lead or romaine lettuce
1 recipe Avocado Lime Ranch dressing or Garlic & Herb Buttermilk dressing
(A quality prepared salad dressing or a packet of Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch dressing made per the package instructions may be substituted for the dressing in this salad.
1 large red bell pepper seeded and diced
1 large poblano or green bell pepper seeded and diced.
1 (12 0z.) frozen corn steamed and cooled
6 medium tomatoes, 5 chopped and 1 sliced into wedges for garnish
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. bacon cooked and crumbled
4 cups roasted chicken roughtly chopped
3 green onions thinly sliced
2 large hard boiled eggs cut into wedges

Steps:

1. In a large trifle or glass bowl layer in this order: 1/3 of the lettuce, 1/2 of the red pepper, 1/2 of the green pepper, 1/3 of the corn, 1/2 of the tomatoes, 1/2 of the red onion, 1 cup of the cheese, 1/3 of the bacon, and 1/2 of the chicken. Drizzle with 1/2 cup prepared dressing. 2. Repeat, 1/3 of the lettuce, 1/2 of the red pepper, 1/2 of the green pepper, 1/3 of the corn, 1/2 of the tomatoes, 1/2 of the red onion, 1 cup cheese, 1/3 of the bacon, and 1/2 of the chicken. Drizzle with 1/2 cup prepared dressing. 3. Top with the final 1/3 of the lettuce, 1/3 of the corn, 1/2 of the shreeded cheese, 1/3 of the bacon and sliced green onion. Drizzle with 1/2 cup dressing drizzling around the edge. Arrange egg and tomato wedges on top to garnish. 4. Chill for 4 hours. Serve with additional dressing on the side.