Elevate your mealtime with this irresistible Chicken Nuggets Chicken Salad! Perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch, this recipe combines crispy, golden chicken nuggets with crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and tangy red onion for a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a creamy ranch dressing drizzle, this easy-to-make salad hits all the right notesβsavory, creamy, and satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing salad is a fun twist on the classic chicken salad and is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal! Keywords: Chicken Nuggets Chicken Salad, quick salad recipe, crispy chicken salad, easy weeknight dinner, family-friendly recipes.
Preheat your oven or air fryer according to the instructions on the chicken nugget packaging and cook the nuggets for 12-15 minutes, or until crispy and golden. Set aside to cool slightly after cooking.
While the chicken nuggets are cooking, prepare the salad ingredients. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber into small chunks, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the vegetables in the salad bowl.
Once the chicken nuggets have cooled slightly, cut them into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad.
Drizzle the ranch dressing and olive oil over the salad. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then toss everything together to combine evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and crispy Chicken Nuggets Chicken Salad!
Calories |
1563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 125.7 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 165 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 3305 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.7 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 55.3 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 628 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1573 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.