Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this bold and flavor-packed Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Salad! Perfect for those craving a spicy kick without the dairy, this recipe combines tender, grilled chicken coated in tangy buffalo sauce with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy celery, and creamy avocado. It's topped with dairy-free cheese crumbles and a rich dairy-free ranch dressing for a satisfying finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free and allergy-friendly dish is ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, offering a fresh, healthy alternative to classic buffalo flavors. Easy to customize and bursting with texture, this salad promises to be your new go-to for a quick and delicious dairy-free meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup dairy-free buffalo sauce
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 piece cucumber
- 0.5 piece red onion
- 0.5 cup dairy-free ranch dressing
- 1 piece avocado
- 2 pieces celery stalks
- 0.5 cup dairy-free cheese crumbles
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill or a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper, ensuring they are well-coated.
Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and charred. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is grilling, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the celery. Add all the vegetables to the salad bowl.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
Toss the chicken strips in the dairy-free buffalo sauce until they are well-coated.
Add the buffalo chicken strips to the salad, followed by avocado slices and dairy-free cheese crumbles.
Drizzle the dairy-free ranch dressing over the salad.
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately, enjoying the mix of spicy, tangy, and fresh flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.5 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.9 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 4476 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 132.2 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 815 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3977 mg | 85% | |
*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.
