Club sandwich, but make it a salad ✨

Club sandwich, but make it a salad 😎
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▪️6 Cups Romaine Hearts, sliced▪️1 Chicken Breast▪️4 Slices Bacon▪️3/4 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, sliced▪️1 Avocado, diced▪️3/4 Cup White Cheddar, diced (3.5 oz)▪️1/4 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs▪️
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Light Ranch Dressing:▪️1/3 Cup Light Sour Cream▪️1 Tbsp Mayo▪️1 Lemon, juice▪️2 Tbsp Chives, chopped▪️1 Tbsp Dill, chopped▪️1/4 tsp Salt▪️1/4 tsp Pepper▪️
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🌱Vegan Modification: Sub in chickpeas for chicken and bacon and leave out the cheddar; make a lemon tahini dressing (lemon, tahini, garlic, water, salt, and pepper) instead of Light ranch
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1️⃣ Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing and then set aside in the fridge
2️⃣ Pound chicken 1/2” thick and season with salt and pepper, set aside
3️⃣ Cook bacon in a pan over medium heat 5-6 mins per side (until crispy) and then slice into small pieces
4️⃣ Cook chicken in the bacon fat over medium high heat for 6-8 mins per side (until internal temp reaches 165F); let rest 5 mins then dice into small pieces
5️⃣ Drain off excess bacon fat from the pan and then toast the panko breadcrumbs until golden brown; set aside
6️⃣ Combine the romaine, chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and cheddar in a large bowl; add the dressing and toss
7️⃣ Serve with toasted panko on top and enjoy!
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⏲35 minute total prep + cook time
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Recipe makes 2 large entree sized salads