Buffalo Chicken Salad
Zesty and refreshing Buffalo Chicken Salad—tender buffalo-spiced chicken atop crisp greens, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes, drizzled with creamy ranch for the perfect balance of heat and coolness.
Course: SaladCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
1 lb chicken breast
1/4 cup buffalo sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup carrot, grated
1/4 cup ranch dressing
Directions
- Preheat grill to medium heat for cooking chicken, this will take around 5 to 10 minutes to reach the desired temperature.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper before placing on the preheated grill surface.
- Grill chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked thoroughly and reaching 165°F internal temperature.
- Once cooked, remove chicken from grill and let it cool slightly, then slice into thin strips suitable for the salad.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced chicken with buffalo sauce and gently toss until well coated and flavors blend.
- Arrange mixed salad greens on a serving platter, then evenly distribute cucumber, tomatoes, and grated carrot on top.
- Place the buffalo chicken strips over the salad, ensuring even distribution for taste and presentation.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad, or serve on the side, to allow guests to customize their portion as desired.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Buffalo Chicken Salad delivers the best of spicy and fresh flavors, featuring juicy, buffalo-sauced chicken over crisp greens, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. Finished with a drizzle of ranch, this salad is both satisfying and nutritious, offering a protein-packed, flavorful meal that’s perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
