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A fully prepared chicken salad in a white bowl.
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StarKist Chicken Salad

This StarKist Chicken Salad featuring our favorite Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for any occasion. Made with juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty cilantro lime ranch dressing, this salad is packed with flavor and nutrition.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: StarKist Chicken Salad
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 507kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Chopped Chicken Salad

  • 2 2.6 ounce StarKist® Premium White Chicken pouches
  • 4 cups romaine salad mix chopped
  • 3 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 English hothouse cucumber diced
  • 1/2 can garbanzo beans washed and dried
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Bacon bits optional
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, optional

Cilantro Ranch Dressing

  • ½ packet dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions

  • Make the dressing. Add the dry ranch dressing, mayo, buttermilk, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Layer the salad. Place romaine salad mix on a large plate. Add the chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, garbanzo beans, avocado slices, bacon bits, and sliced almonds to the salad.
  • Serve. Drizzle with cilantro ranch dressing.

Notes

  • If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can use a whisk or immersion blender to bring together the dressing. Alternatively, place it in a shaker with a lid and shake it up!
  • Slice the avocado right before serving to keep it fresh.
  • Serve the dressing on the side if you think you'll have leftovers. That way, you can store them separately in the fridge and the salad won't get soggy.
  • For a hot chicken option, heat the chicken slightly in a pan before topping the salad.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, set it up like a salad bar for a really fun presentation.
  • Easily serve this over rice or quinoa for a heartier meal option, with or without the lettuce.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4823IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2mg