GRILLED ROMAINE Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad Recipe | Bussin Eats

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon has less fat and calories.

ranch dressing

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt dressing

💰Cheaper: homemade ranch

Greek yogurt dressing is lower in calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while maintaining flavor.

croutons

🥗Healthier: toasted nuts

💰Cheaper: homemade bread cubes

Homemade bread cubes are cost-effective and customizable.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Season chicken sausage with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Grill chicken sausage for 6-7 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.

Remove chicken sausage from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

While chicken rests, grill romaine quarters cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until charred.

Chop grilled romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.

Add sliced chicken sausage, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and toasted hazelnuts to the bowl.

Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Garnish with shaved Parmesan and fresh dill before serving.

Serve with lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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