Everything Bagel Chopped Salad with Bagel Chips is one of those salads that feels like deli lunch met snack plate, and honestly, that’s a fun place to be.
You’ve got chopped romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, smoked turkey or cooked chicken, creamy ranch-style dressing, and everything bagel seasoning in one bowl.
It’s crunchy, creamy, salty, and fresh without being complicated. The bagel chips make it scoopable, which is exactly why this works so well for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a weekend meal you don’t want to overthink.
This recipe also has 24 grams of protein per serving, so it feels filling without needing a bunch of extras on the side.
Use smoked turkey if you want more of that deli sandwich flavor. Use cooked chicken if you want something a little milder.
The dressing keeps it creamy with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, ranch dressing, lemon juice, and a few seasonings. It’s familiar, but still feels a little different from the usual chopped salad.
Why You’ll Love This Everything Bagel Chopped Salad with Bagel Chips
Scoopable Salad Style
Bagel chips are sturdy enough to hold up with the creamy dressing and chopped ingredients. They make this salad feel more like a snacky lunch bowl.
20 Minute Prep Time
This recipe comes together fast since there is no cooking needed if you use smoked turkey or cooked chicken.
Deli-Style Flavor
Smoked turkey, red onion, creamy dressing, and everything bagel seasoning give this salad that deli sandwich feel without bread as the main part.
High Protein Salad
Each serving has 24 grams of protein from the turkey or chicken, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and ranch dressing.
Works for Lunch or Dinner
Serve it as a main dish for lunch, a quick dinner, or a meal prep salad with the bagel chips stored separately.
A large mixing bowl works well for tossing the chopped salad. A small bowl and whisk help make the dressing smooth before adding it to the salad.
Ingredient Substitutions
Smoked Turkey
Use diced cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or deli turkey if that’s what you have.
Romaine Lettuce
Use iceberg lettuce for more crunch, or use a mix of romaine and iceberg.
Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
Use plain low-fat Greek yogurt if preferred. Sour cream can also work, but it will change the texture and taste.
Light Ranch Dressing
Use regular ranch dressing if you aren’t using light ranch. Add a little extra milk if the dressing is too thick.
Low-Fat Milk
Use any milk you have on hand. Add it slowly so the dressing doesn’t become too thin.
Bagel Chips
Use pita chips, pretzel crisps, or sturdy crackers if you don’t have bagel chips.
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Use a mix of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and a small pinch of salt if you don’t have the seasoning blend.
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Everything Bagel Chopped Salad with Bagel Chips
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Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 5 cups romaine lettuce finely chopped
- 1 cup cucumbers finely chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes seeded and chopped
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 cups smoked turkey or cooked chicken diced
- 2 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
- 4 ounces bagel chips for serving
For the Cream Cheese-Style Ranch Dressing:
- 3 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon light ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, ranch dressing, milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper. Using a whisk, mix until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, chopped red onion, and the diced smoked turkey or cooked chicken,
- Pour the cream cheese-style ranch dressing over the salad. Toss until the salad is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning over the salad.
- Toss gently until the seasoning is mixed through the salad.
- Serve with bagel chips on the side for scooping.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Soften the cream cheese – Let the cream cheese soften before mixing. This helps the dressing turn smooth without small lumps. Add seasoning last – Add the everything bagel seasoning right before serving. This helps it keep more texture. Keep bagel chips separate – Store or serve the bagel chips on the side so they stay crisp. Choose the protein based on flavor – Use smoked turkey for a stronger deli-style taste. Use cooked chicken for a milder salad. Chop everything small – Finely chopped lettuce and vegetables make the salad easier to scoop with bagel chips.Storing
Store in Refrigerator – Place leftover salad in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Store Bagel Chips Separately – Keep bagel chips in a sealed bag or container at room temperature so they stay crisp. Add Seasoning Before Serving – If making this ahead, wait to add the everything bagel seasoning until serving time.Nutrition
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