Description
Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad is a zesty and satisfying dish that perfectly blends tender, shredded chicken with spicy buffalo sauce and crisp vegetables. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this salad bursts with flavor in every bite. It’s not just a meal; it’s a crowd-pleasing experience that brings excitement to your dinner table. Enjoy it as a main dish or side, and watch as compliments roll in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach and arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then bake on a lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to cool slightly, then shred using two forks in a large bowl. Mix in buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- While the chicken cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, chopped vegetables, and shredded chicken. Drizzle ranch dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Serve immediately, topping with blue cheese crumbles if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg