Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad

Fire up your grill and tantalize your taste buds with this bold and vibrant Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad! This recipe delivers the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors, featuring juicy, flame-kissed chicken breasts basted in tangy buffalo sauce and served atop a crisp bed of romaine lettuce. A medley of fresh vegetables, including cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, adds a refreshing crunch, while blue cheese crumbles and a drizzle of ranch dressing provide a cool, creamy contrast to the heat. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner or a crowd-pleasing lunch, this salad is a satisfying way to enjoy classic buffalo flavors while keeping it light. Make it your own by tossing in crunchy croutons for an extra layer of texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or backyard gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 cup Buffalo sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.25 cup Blue cheese crumbles
• 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
• 0.5 cup Optional: Croutons

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside for basting.

Step 3

Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, basting with the buffalo sauce every few minutes.

Step 5

While the chicken is grilling, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 6

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and finely dice the red onion. Add these vegetables to the salad bowl.

Step 7

Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, slice it into thin strips.

Step 8

Top the salad with the grilled buffalo chicken strips, blue cheese crumbles, and optional croutons.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Toss the salad gently and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1376.9 grams (1376.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2040

Total Fat 114.80g	147%
Saturated Fat 22.60g	113%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 356mg	119%
Sodium 8959mg	390%
Total Carbohydrate 122.50g	45%
Dietary Fiber 10.60g	38%
Total Sugars 19.10g
Protein 135.70g	271%

Vitamin D 8IU	38%
Calcium 459mg	35%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 2328mg	50%

*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: 50.0%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 23.7%