Buffalo Chicken Salad
A vibrant and satisfying salad featuring shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, combined with fresh veggies and creamy ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the chicken and sauce: In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Combine the fresh ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, celery, carrots, and cherry tomatoes.
- Add the buffalo chicken: Add the buffalo chicken to the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle and garnish: Drizzle ranch dressing over the top and sprinkle with blue cheese.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors at their best.
Notes
For a milder option, swap buffalo sauce for barbecue sauce. Use fresh, crunchy veggies for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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