Buffalo Chicken Salad

Spice up your salad game with this irresistible Buffalo Chicken Salad, a zesty twist on a classic dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep! Tender, oven-baked chicken breasts are coated in bold buffalo wing sauce and layered over a crisp bed of romaine lettuce, crunchy celery, sweet carrots, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onion. Topped with creamy blue cheese crumbles and drizzled with cool, tangy ranch dressing, this salad strikes the perfect balance of heat and freshness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that's as quick as it is satisfying. Perfect for fans of buffalo flavor, this vibrant dish is gluten-free and customizable to suit your tastes. Healthy, flavorful, and easy to make, the Buffalo Chicken Salad will become your new favorite way to enjoy bold flavors in a hearty salad!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 6 cups romaine lettuce
• 3 sliced celery stalks
• 2 julienned carrots
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 0.25 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 0.5 cup ranch dressing

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Rub the oil and seasoning evenly over the chicken.

Step 3

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 5

In a large bowl, toss the warm sliced chicken with the buffalo wing sauce until well coated.

Step 6

On a large serving platter or individual plates, arrange the romaine lettuce.

Step 7

Top the lettuce with celery, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

Step 8

Scatter the buffalo chicken slices over the salad.

Step 9

Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles evenly over the salad.

Step 10

Drizzle the ranch dressing over the top, or serve it on the side.

Step 11

Toss the salad gently before serving to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your zesty Buffalo Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1954.1 grams (1954.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1830

Total Fat 113.90g	146%
Saturated Fat 23.10g	116%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.00g
Cholesterol 389mg	130%
Sodium 5910mg	257%
Total Carbohydrate 59.30g	22%
Dietary Fiber 20.70g	74%
Total Sugars 33.70g
Protein 144.50g	289%

Vitamin D 4IU	20%
Calcium 714mg	55%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 3247mg	69%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.7%

Protein: 31.4%

Carbs: 12.9%