Taco Salad with Ranch Dressing Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 3 Photos

Taco Salad with Ranch Dressing

By: sal 
"Juicy chicken breast strips are tossed with lettuce, two cheeses, olives and crushed chips and tossed with a Tex-Mex styled ranch dressing."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Pomegranate Margarita
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 pound lettuce, chopped
  • 3/4 (8 ounce) jar medium salsa
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped black olives
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Directions

  1. Cook the chicken breasts in a medium skillet over medium high heat for 12 to 16 minutes, or until chicken is cooked though and juices run clear. Let cool slightly then slice into strips.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, chili powder, lettuce, salsa, dressing, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, olives and tortilla chips until evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 422 | Total Fat: 31.2g | Cholesterol: 79mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by CASTOUT   view full review
This is very good, quick and easy! I had hamburger on hand, so instead of chicken I browned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
Very good. I left the chili powder out by accident, but still good. Much less fattening than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
I misread the recipe & thought that it had a home made dressing, by that, I mean not just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2004 by SPORTSNUT   view full review
This recipe was good although I did find that there was a bit too much ranch dressing in it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2003 by CISSYMC8   view full review
This was very simple to prepare and my husband and I both thought it was very delicious!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2003 by JADE645   view full review
I highly recommend this recipe. I used it at a potluck and it was highly praised.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2008 by GodivaGirl   view full review
I made the low fat buttermilk ranch dressing recipe from this site for the salad. I omitted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2002 by Mary K.   view full review
Very easy and so tasty! This is one of our new favorite recipes!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KATIGAR   view full review
I made this the other night and my family just loved it. This recipe is so easy and could...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2004 by ONELIFE2LIVE   view full review
This salad was wonderful. The flavors blended together really well. It was a hit!!

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Play Video Play Video
Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Watch how to make spinach salad with tangy, hot-bacon dressing.

Play Video Play Video
Peach and Escarole Salad

See how to make a delicious salad with fresh peaches and bitter greens.

Play Video Play Video
Making Chicken Salad

See how to make a tasty, tangy chicken salad in three simple steps.

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States