Description
A delicious and spicy buffalo chicken salad topped with ranch dressing and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lbs)
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 6 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced thinly
- 2 celery sticks, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (blue cheese or cheddar)
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish coated with nonstick spray and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding with two forks.
- Toss the shredded chicken with Buffalo sauce until well-coated.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and celery sticks.
- Layer the buffalo chicken mixture on top of the salad base and drizzle ranch dressing over everything.
- Finish with shredded cheese and green onions. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of Buffalo sauce used.
- This salad can be served warm or cold based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg