Best 4 Loaded Chicken Or Tuna Salad With Greek Yogurt Garlic Ranch Mayo Recipes

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our versatile Loaded Chicken or Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt Garlic Ranch Mayo. This culinary creation offers a delightful twist on classic salad recipes, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Whether you're a chicken or tuna enthusiast or seeking a healthier alternative, this recipe duo has you covered. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a medley of textures and flavors, ranging from the tender chicken or tuna to the creamy Greek yogurt dressing, all while embracing a healthier lifestyle.

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LOADED CHICKEN OR TUNA SALAD WITH GREEK YOGURT GARLIC RANCH "MAYO" RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Loaded Chicken or Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt Garlic Ranch

Provided by Tarah716

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 to 3 cups shredded chicken (I use a roast chicken and a mix of white and dark meat) or 4 cans of white albacore tuna, drained
2 green onions, both the light and dark green parts, sliced
1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced
1 small carrot peeled and grated or shredded (sometimes I steam the carrot shreds, about 1 to 2 minutes, for more flavor)
2 large stalks of celery, peeled (this is the best way to add it to salads, no strings), thick white end cut off, split vertically three or four times, finely diced
1 very small red onion or one-quarter of a large red onion, diced (or 1 large shallot, diced)
1 to 3 avocados, depending on how many sandwiches, each half slightly mashed
Garlic Greek Yogurt Ranch Mayo (recipe follows). the amount depending on how 'wet' you like your chicken salad
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, if needed.
GREEK YOGURT GARLIC RANCH 'MAYO'
2/3 cup Greek Yogurt (Use all mayonnaise instead of yogurt, if desired)
2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (if using all mayonnaise, just 2)
1/4 cup chopped, fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped, fresh dill weed
1 garlic clove chopped and smashed into a paste with a pinch of kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup buttermilk (more or less, taste as you drizzle it in and stir, or 2 teaspoons buttermilk powder**) You can omit all the buttermilk, if you like. It's great without it too, since yogurt is already tangy. If using all mayo, you need to use it.
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Make the Salad Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix in as much of the Greek Yogurt ranch mayo as you desire. The Secret - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (I refrigerate it overnight) before serving to allow the flavors of the chicken salad and yogurt ranch to really blend or shall I say 'sing'? Because it really does sing! You'd be amazed at the difference it makes, not unlike beef stew eaten the day after it's cooked. Season it with extra salt and pepper after letting it chill, if need be. Serve as sandwiches, slightly mashing an avocado on top or spreading the avocado on one or both slices of bread, then layering boston or butter lettuce and tomato, if desired, or roll into whole wheat flour tortilla wraps or flatbread. Keep it low-carb and gluten-free by serving as is on a salad plate or spooned into a ripe avocado half. Make The Greek Yogurt Garlic Ranch: Place Greek yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth (or a paper towel) over a bowl. Cover the strainer and allow excess liquid to drain for about 1 to 2 hours. You'll be replacing the liquid with buttermilk to make it 'ranch'. (While it's draining, start roasting the peppers and prepping the rest of the vegetables for the salad). If you're using all mayonnaise, obviously you can skip the above step. In a medium bowl, stir together strained Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, dill, garlic paste,, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in buttermilk. Add more or less buttermilk for desired taste and consistency. I like it thick, like, well..mayo. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Wrap and refrigerate for several hours before adding it to salad, if you have the time. Even more flavor! Notes: *Double or add another half of the Garlic Ranch recipe for more 'mayo' ** You can usually find buttermilk powder in the baking or dried milk aisle in supermarkets. If not, you can order it online.

EASY CHICKEN OR TUNA SALAD

Easy Chicken or Tuna Salad image

This was one of the first dishes I learned to prepare MANY years ago when I was just getting interested in cooking. I know that there a many variations of chicken salad but this is the way my Mom did it so that's the way I do it.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories Tuna Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large can chunk chicken or tuna
2 Tbsp dill pickle relish
1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 c celery, finely chopped
1/2 c bell pepper, finely diced (any color)
1/2 c black or green olives, chopped
3 hard boiled eggs
3 Tbsp salad dressing or mayo
2 small roma tomatoes, diced
2 c shredded lettuce

Steps:

1. In medium bowl, combine chicken or tuna, pickle relish, onion, celery, bell pepper, olives,and tomatoes. . Stir gently to combine.
2. Peel and roughly chop the hard boiled eggs into the mixture.
3. Add the salad dressing and gently fold all ingredients together
4. If serving immediately, fold in the lettuce; if not, fold it in just before serving.
5. This is great served in a hollowed out tomato, on your favorite bread or wrapped in a lettuce leaf. Use your imagination.

GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad image

This chicken salad is missing one of the classic chicken salad ingredients, mayonnaise. Instead, it uses Greek yogurt that lends some added tang and boosts the healthiness of the salad.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories Salad

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
½ cup celery, diced

Steps:

Combine Greek yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, honey, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a small bowl. Mix well until dressing is smooth and creamy.
Combine shredded chicken and celery in a large bowl. Top with dressing and mix to combine. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 309.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHICKEN TUNA SALAD

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Here's a recipe I whipped up to jazz up the usual tuna or chicken salad. Instead of the usual 'tuna' I actually use a can of chunk solid white albacore. The resulting salad can be used in a wrap, on bread, on lettice leaves, and various other ways! Very tasty!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories Tuna

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (12 1/2 ounce) can chicken breasts
1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/4 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/2 red apple, cored, chopped
1 cup dark raisin
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Drain the chicken & albacore & shred them in a bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, mustard, preserves & pickle relish.
Quarter the unpeeled apple & get rid of the core.
Stand each quarter apple on its edge and slice each in half lengthwise, keeping the red halves.
Dice these red halves & add to chicken/albacore mix, along with the raisins.
Mix well & season with pepper to taste.
Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.3, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 267, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 19.2, Protein 15.7

Tips:

For the chicken salad, use cooked, shredded chicken breast. You can boil, bake, or poach the chicken.
For the tuna salad, use canned tuna packed in water. Drain the tuna well before using.
Use a good quality Greek yogurt for the dressing. It should be thick and creamy.
If you don't have garlic ranch mayo, you can make your own by mixing together mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried dill.
Add your favorite vegetables to the salad. Some popular choices include celery, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado.
Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

These loaded chicken or tuna salads with Greek yogurt garlic ranch mayo are a quick and easy lunch or dinner option. They're also a great way to use up leftover chicken or tuna. Both salads are packed with protein and healthy fats, and they're also low in calories and carbohydrates. So, the next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give one of these salads a try. You won't be disappointed!