Chicken Nuggets Chicken Salad
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 notes—savory, 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.
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces Chicken nuggets
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber into small chunks, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the vegetables in the salad bowl.
Step 5
Once the chicken nuggets have cooled slightly, cut them into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad.
Step 6
Drizzle the ranch dressing and olive oil over the salad. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then toss everything together to combine evenly.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and crispy Chicken Nuggets Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (986.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1563.4 |
| Total Fat 125.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol 164.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3305.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 74.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.3g | |
| Protein 55.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 628.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1573.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories