Description
A zesty Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad that combines spicy buffalo chicken with pasta for a refreshing dish perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Crumble blue cheese (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cherry tomatoes, celery, red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and coated.
- Transfer the salad into a serving bowl or platter and garnish as desired.
Notes
For a creamier salad, feel free to add more ranch dressing or buffalo sauce to taste. This dish is customizable for dietary needs; consider using gluten-free pasta or vegetarian substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg