Description
This Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish bursting with flavor, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the delightful combination of spicy Buffalo chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and refreshing celery crunch!
Ingredients
- rotini or penne pasta
- shredded rotisserie chicken
- Buffalo sauce
- ranch dressing
- fresh celery
- crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar
- diced red onion
- cherry tomatoes
- corn or peas (optional)
Instructions
- Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- While the pasta cooks, shred your cooked chicken if you haven’t done so already. This can be done with two forks or simply by hand.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. Adjust the ratio to your taste preference. More buffalo sauce for heat, or more ranch for creaminess.
- In the same bowl, add the cooled pasta, shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cheese. Toss everything together until well coated with the dressing.
- For the best flavor, cover the salad and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Once chilled, give the salad a good stir and serve it up! Enjoy as a side dish or as a hearty main course.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Customize your heat by serving the buffalo sauce on the side. For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or crispy bacon bits. Fresh herbs like parsley or chives can elevate the flavor profile.