Description
A delicious and spicy Buffalo Chicken Salad that combines shredded chicken with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, spinach, or arugula)
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, shredded carrots, and chopped red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve the buffalo chicken mixture over a bed of mixed greens.
- If desired, sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for ranch dressing.
- Add sliced avocado or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg