Leftover Chicken Ranch Salad Recipe

Transform leftover chicken into a delicious and refreshing Ranch salad in just minutes! This easy recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Customize it to your liking with your favorite veggies and seasonings.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Calories 1235.8 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 4.5 (15 Reviews)
Leftover Chicken Ranch Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Leftover Chicken Ranch Salad

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How to Make Leftover Chicken Ranch Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced), 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved).
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 cup Ranch dressing. Adjust amounts to your preference, maintaining a 1:1 ratio.
  3. Pour the Ranch dressing mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Gently toss to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add other seasonings as desired (e.g., garlic powder, onion powder, paprika).
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled in individual salad cups or bowls. Garnish with extra parsley or croutons, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

87 g

Sugar

86g

Fat

78g

Carbs

15g