Best 4 Leftover Chicken Ranch Salad Recipes

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If you find yourself with leftover chicken and ranch dressing, you have the perfect ingredients to create a delicious and satisfying salad. Leftover chicken ranch salad is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Add your favorite vegetables, fruits, and nuts to create a unique and flavorful salad that is perfect for lunch or dinner. With a few simple steps, you can turn your leftover chicken and ranch dressing into a delicious and healthy meal.

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LEFTOVER CHICKEN RANCH SALAD



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Make and share this Leftover Chicken Ranch Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and cut into small pieces (I used left over from Parmesan Chicken)
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 small onion, diced
1/2 apple, chopped (optional!)
grapes, halved (optional)
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and place in fridge until using.
  • Use more or less mayo and ranch mixture to suit your needs, just keep it 1:1 ratio.
  • I like to serve mine in salad cups.

RANCH CHICKEN SALAD



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My favorite main dish salad. The combination of the ranch salad dressing and spices on the croutons is what makes this salad so good.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
1 cup shredded carrot
1 lb boneless chicken breast, broiled, cooled and diced
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 -2 cup homemade crouton (I use Croutons)
8 -12 tablespoons ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Divide all ingredients between 4 plates, layering in order given; except dressing.
  • Add additional salad ingredients (tomatoes, mushrooms etc.) that you enjoy.
  • Top with dressing and toss to serve.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD



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I always seem to have leftover cooked chicken. This simple, tasty salad is a great use of your leftover chicken, either white meat, dark meat, or a combination! Romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, avocado, and cherry tomatoes combine with ranch dressing, and everything is topped off with crunchy bacon. Use purchased ranch salad dressing, or stir up one of the buttermilk dressing recipes on the site. Enjoy for a hearty lunch with some crackers, or for dinner, with a crusty bread. This recipe is proportioned for one person, but it's easy to double or triple for your needs.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Chicken Salad

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 leaves romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup chopped cooked chicken
½ cup chopped avocado
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons prepared ranch dressing
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Line a salad plate with small Romaine lettuce leaves.
  • Combine chopped romaine, chicken, avocado, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add ranch dressing, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • Serve salad on the prepared plate and top with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 910.6 mg

RANCH CHICKEN SALAD



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I'm a wife and mother of two girls, and my weeknights are busy. So I rely on quick meals like this flavorful main-dish salad. It's a snap to saute the seasoned chicken strips and toss them with salad greens and shredded cheese. Topped with corn chips and an easy dressing, this is one hurry-up meal the whole family enjoys.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-serve salad
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup corn chips or crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with chili powder. In a skillet, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Meanwhile, place salad greens in a large bowl or on individual plates. Top with cheese and chicken. Combine salad dressing and salsa; drizzle over chicken. Top with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt or low-fat mayonnaise.
  • Add some chopped celery or red onion for extra crunch.
  • If you don't have any leftover chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken from the store.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients except the chicken and dressing. Store the salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, add the chicken and dressing and toss to combine.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or spinach, or in a whole-wheat pita pocket.

Conclusion:

This easy and delicious leftover chicken ranch salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. And with its creamy ranch dressing, it's sure to be a hit with everyone in the family. So next time you have some leftover chicken, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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