Buffalo Chicken Salad
Buffalo Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken coated in spicy buffalo sauce with crunchy vegetables and creamy dressing. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this salad delights the senses with its tangy heat and fresh ingredients. Whether you serve it as a main dish or a side, it’s sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ½ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the heat, toss it in buffalo sauce until well-coated, and let cool.
- Chop romaine lettuce, celery, and green onions into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped veggies with shredded carrots and blue cheese crumbles.
- Slice or shred the buffalo chicken and add it to the bowl. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg