Description
A spicy and easy buffalo chicken salad recipe that combines tender chicken with crisp greens and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- In a large salad bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, celery, and blue cheese.
- Add the buffalo chicken to the salad bowl.
- Drizzle ranch dressing on top.
- Toss the salad gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional blue cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use grilled or roasted chicken for added flavor.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce for desired spice level.
- Add avocado for creaminess.
- This salad pairs well with tortilla chips on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken salad recipe, spicy salad recipe, easy salad recipe