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Chicken Salad with Apples

This ranch dressing loves chicken, but it’s magic on just about anything.

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For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
  • To get started: Take any leftover chicken you have – whether it’s rotisserie or cooked at home, and either cut it into cubes or shred it.
  • Separately, mix Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning Shaker with mayonnaise and a little buttermilk or regular milk to thin slightly (you want about a tablespoon shaker to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise).
  • Stir the dressing and chicken together, and add diced apples and celery for crunch.

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Made this for a get together with family. Has a really good flavor
Date published: 2022-02-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So yummy Gave regular chicken salad sandwiches a big step up. Perfect for a quick dinner and everyone will sure enjoy.
Date published: 2021-03-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great tasting tastes great. will make again and again...........
Date published: 2020-12-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fave This salad is so fresh, amazing and easy to make. This is a go to fave in my house!
Date published: 2020-12-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quick and easy This is a good combination for a tasty chicken salad. We enjoy the added crunch of the apples.
Date published: 2020-11-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy chicken salad Easy ad quick to make and serve with any soup for lunch
Date published: 2020-10-14
Rated 3 out of 5 by from No buttermilk I made this without the buttermilk that the recipe calls for, simply because I hate buttermilk. I did enjoy this! I added apples (diced), almonds, pecans, egg, a few of my favorite branded crotons, and just about anything else I can throw in to "bulk it up" but still make it taste good!
Date published: 2020-10-12
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Upgrade to my usual I love this. I never thought to add ranch. I some times add pecans and halved grapes. The Ranch took it to another level. We served with rolls and crackers on the side.
Date published: 2020-09-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this recipe This is one of my daughter favorite lunches. Its quick and easy and oh so tasty. I also add some grapes sometimes for another little zing.
Date published: 2020-07-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by from quick and easy. grandkids made lunch for us. next time add walnuts or pecans
Date published: 2020-07-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Yum! Use plain Greek yogurt plus a few TBS of mayo and a full packet of dip mix. Put it on Kings Hawaiian sweet... And this recipe is fantastic!
Date published: 2020-06-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pump it up I added some walnuts and that little bit of added crunch and flavor is amazing!
Date published: 2020-06-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Yummy! What a delicious go to chicken salad. I tend to get burnt out of just eating chicken all the time so I tend to add whatever I have on hand to add some flavor. This is a perfect combo & am almost certain ingredients are already on hand.
Date published: 2020-05-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Yummy Very simple and quick you can use rotiserie chicken for faster dinner. Also add other fresh veges of your choice.
Date published: 2020-05-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Nice touch to add ranch dressing Best CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES . Made it today. Nice flavor to change up a good recipe.
Date published: 2020-04-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for Sandwiches Great for appitizers or sandwiches too. Wonderful flavor. My friends couldn't get enough of it !
Date published: 2020-04-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from sandwich this recipe is great for a sandwich specialty extra
Date published: 2020-04-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Chicken salad My husband love this salad and he is picky about his chicken salad
Date published: 2020-03-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Summer fun This was so refreshing and healthy tasting one of our picnic favorites
Date published: 2020-03-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wowzers! This recipe is just perfect as it is but you can easily add some other items to make it even better. I like adding golden raisins and a little dried fruit like apricots or something. This is a little sweet, a little savory....
Date published: 2020-03-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good for a hot day! I add cranberries and other dried fruits in my salad! It makes it taste great! Highly recommend!
Date published: 2020-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love it !!! I Added Walnuts to the recipe to add a twist to the taste.
Date published: 2020-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I made this, added walnuts and cranberries. It great for a quick lunch.
Date published: 2020-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tasteful I made this but I added grapes and a few chopped pecans because I like a little sweeter taste.
Date published: 2020-03-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great taste, but add some grapes to recipe Loved it but we added grapes to give it a sweeter taste!
Date published: 2020-03-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from chicken salad with apples great taste. added red grapes for a sweet bite would make again
Date published: 2020-03-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy Lunch/dinner I have tried other chicken and apple salads . I am not a big mayonnaise fan .When I made this I used milk with the Hidden valley ranch dry. I added Red seedless grapes cut in half and a rotisserie chicken.ripped up.
Date published: 2020-03-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Chicken salad with apples Made this for a get together with family. Has a really good flavor. Great dish for picnics and get togethers.
Date published: 2020-03-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from so good! this salad is so good - the apple and celery give it that kicking crunch to make it taste even better - the sweetness of the apple brings out the other flavors :D
Date published: 2020-03-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Taste and easy to add to any buffet I love this Chicken/Apple/Celery salad dressed with Ranch. It goes great on a buffet and is popular with everyone. I don't use the celery, instead I add cashews.
Date published: 2020-03-06
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