This Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. With crispy greens, tender chicken, and a zesty buffalo ranch dressing, this easy salad recipe is sure to be a hit.
Packed with proteins and fresh vegetables, this salad recipe is not only delicious but also customizable based on your preferences. Feel free to add or omit ingredients to make it your own.
Hearty Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad Recipe
This salad combines together chopped romaine, grilled chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and blue cheese crumbles. Drizzled generously with ranch dressing, it offers a crunch and kick in every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups cooked grilled chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: If not already cooked, grill or bake the chicken until fully cooked, then shred or dice it. Toss the chicken with buffalo sauce.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, buffalo chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and blue cheese crumbles.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the salad to serving bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
