Description
A bold, zesty Buffalo Chicken Salad packed with tender spicy chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy ranch dressing — a refreshing and flavorful meal with just the right amount of heat.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1/4 cup Buffalo sauce
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
3. Drizzle olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper; toss to combine.
4. Add the Buffalo chicken on top of the salad base.
5. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar and crumbled blue cheese if using.
6. Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the top.
7. Serve immediately for a fresh salad, or chill for 15 minutes for a cool, refreshing flavor.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less Buffalo sauce.
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt ranch dressing.
Serve in a wrap or pita for an on-the-go meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken salad, healthy salad, spicy chicken salad, easy lunch, low carb meal