Buffalo Chicken Salad
Buffalo Chicken Salad is a zesty and creamy dish that perfectly balances tender, spicy chicken with crunchy vegetables and a cool dressing. This crowd-pleaser is ideal for game days or casual dinners, making it a versatile addition to your recipe collection. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, this salad is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your cravings for something deliciously different.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 4 cups lettuce mix (romaine or mixed greens)
- Optional: 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Allow the chicken to cool slightly before shredding it with two forks.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Add chopped celery, shredded carrots, green onions, and ranch dressing. Mix gently.
- Create a bed of lettuce in individual serving bowls or on a platter. Top with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- If desired, sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg