Leftover Chicken Ranch Salad
Transform last night’s dinner into today’s star meal with this irresistible Leftover Chicken Ranch Salad! Bursting with fresh, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and savory shredded cheddar cheese, this recipe takes your leftover chicken to the next level. Tossed with creamy ranch dressing, smoky crumbled bacon, and a hint of red onion, this salad delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it's a quick, satisfying option for lunch or dinner. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, this versatile recipe is the ultimate way to eliminate food waste while delighting your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a lightened-up comfort food fix!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 3 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely sliced)
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup crispy bacon (crumbled)
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the salad mixture.
Drizzle the ranch dressing evenly over the ingredients in the bowl.
Use a pair of salad tongs or two large spoons to gently toss the salad until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Leftover Chicken Ranch Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.3 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 565 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 3456 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 197.6 g | 395% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 651 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2658 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
