Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Salad

Spice up your mealtime routine with this irresistible Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Salad—a vibrant, flavor-packed dish perfect for anyone seeking a healthier twist on classic comfort food. Juicy, grilled chicken breasts are tossed in tangy, dairy-free buffalo sauce, then layered over a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy celery, and cooling cucumber. Topped with creamy avocado slices, savory dairy-free cheese crumbles, and a drizzle of dairy-free ranch dressing, this salad delivers the perfect balance of heat, freshness, and creaminess. Ready in just 30 minutes and completely free of dairy, it’s a crowd-pleasing, gluten-free option for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Dive into a bold medley of spicy, tangy, and cooling flavors with every bite of this satisfying, allergen-friendly dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper, ensuring they are well-coated.

Step 3

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).

Step 4

While the chicken is grilling, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the celery. Add all the vegetables to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.

Step 7

Toss the chicken strips in the dairy-free buffalo sauce until they are well-coated.

Step 8

Add the buffalo chicken strips to the salad, followed by avocado slices and dairy-free cheese crumbles.

Step 9

Drizzle the dairy-free ranch dressing over the salad.

Step 10

Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 11

Serve immediately, enjoying the mix of spicy, tangy, and fresh flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2087.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2187.1

Total Fat 145.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 4476.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 23.1g
Protein 132.2g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 815.3mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 3976.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.6%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 13.6%