Description
A bold and flavorful salad combining tender buffalo chicken with crisp vegetables, creamy blue cheese, and ranch dressing for the perfect spicy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
Instructions
- 1. If using cooked chicken, dice it into bite-sized pieces. While still warm, toss the chicken with buffalo sauce in a large bowl until evenly coated. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 2. Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 3. Add the cherry tomatoes, diced celery, sliced red onion, and shredded carrots to the lettuce.
- 4. Top the salad with the buffalo chicken mixture, distributing it evenly across the vegetables.
- 5. Add the blue cheese crumbles and sliced avocado on top.
- 6. Drizzle with ranch dressing just before serving, or serve dressing on the side for individual preference.
- 7. Toss everything together gently and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve. Can substitute grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, or plant-based proteins. Adjust buffalo sauce amount based on heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g