Ranch Chicken Salad
Creamy, zesty, and packed with bold flavors, this Ranch Chicken Salad is the perfect go-to recipe for a quick and satisfying meal. Made with tender shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, crisp celery, sweet cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese, this salad features a mouthwatering combination of textures and tastes. Tossed in a rich blend of ranch dressing and mayonnaise, and finished with a touch of chopped parsley for freshness, it’s a delightfully easy dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. Serve it chilled on crisp lettuce leaves, in a wrap, or as a hearty sandwich filling for a versatile dish the whole family will love. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light lunch, this Ranch Chicken Salad is a flavorful way to elevate your everyday chicken recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 4 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 leaves Lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, diced celery, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.
In a separate small bowl, mix the ranch dressing and mayonnaise until smooth.
Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it one final toss.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled on its own, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or as a sandwich filling with bread of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.2 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 600 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 3664 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 180.8 g | 362% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 610 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1976 mg | 42% | |
*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.
