Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with a smooth ranch dressing, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables. The texture is creamy and satisfying while the herbs add a fresh savory flavor. This salad works well for sandwiches, wraps, or simple lunch bowls.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk ranch dressing
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Dice or shred the cooked chicken breast into small bite sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl
2. In a medium bowl combine mayonnaise, buttermilk ranch dressing, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper then stir until smooth and creamy
3. Add celery, chopped red onion, dill, and parsley to the bowl with the chicken
4. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and stir gently until everything is evenly coated
5. Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
6. Stir again before serving and enjoy the creamy ranch flavor
Notes
Cooked rotisserie style chicken works well for quick preparation
Chilling the salad improves the ranch flavor and texture
Serve with lettuce, crackers, or inside sandwich bread
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy Ranch Chicken Salad, Ranch Chicken Salad, Classic Ranch Chicken Salad, Buttermilk Ranch Chicken Salad