Buffalo Chicken Salad
Buffalo chicken salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly combines tender chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and fresh vegetables. This quick and easy recipe not only delivers a delightful crunch but also evokes memories of summer gatherings and game-day festivities. Ideal for weeknight dinners or social occasions, this salad is sure to impress with its bold taste and colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup celery sticks, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear. Let cool slightly, then shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- In another bowl, mix together lettuce, cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, and green onions.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad mix and fold in the shredded cheese.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg