Smoked Paprika Chicken Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing

2-3 slices bacon, cooked & cut into bits

1/4 to 1/3 cup roasted & salted pumpkin seeds

cheddar cheese, shredded or peeled with a vegetable peeler

1 celery heart, washed and chopped

1 carrot, washed, peeled and chopped

1 small tomato, chopped

handfuls of arugula, washed

handfuls of baby spinach, washed

handfuls of romaine lettuce, washed and chopped

salt & pepper

salt & pepper

1/4 cup buttermilk

2 Tablespoons mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

1 Tablespoon fresh dill, chopped small

1 Tablespoon fresh chives, chopped small

1 Tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped small

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 small garlic clove, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 Tablespoon paprika

1 Tablespoon salted butter, melted

1 pound chicken tenderloins