Description
Buffalo Chicken Salad is a deliciously bold dish that marries spicy, shredded chicken with crisp romaine and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with creamy ranch dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy dinners at home. With its satisfying crunch and flavor explosion, it’s sure to impress both family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then bake on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Allow the chicken to cool slightly before shredding it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Chop romaine lettuce, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes; combine in a large serving bowl.
- Top the salad with the buffalo chicken mixture and sprinkle blue cheese crumbles over everything.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approx. 370g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding ingredients like avocado or black beans for extra flavor and nutrition. For meal prep, store ingredients separately to keep the salad fresh throughout the week.