Buffalo Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese brings a punchy wing-sauce heat balanced by cool, creamy blue cheese and crisp romaine. Smoky bacon adds crunch alongside fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and celery for a bold, satisfying bowl perfect for a hearty lunch or a game-day dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buffalo Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 71
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the slices on paper towels and let them cool.
- 2
Warm the chicken in the bacon fat, seasoning with salt and pepper, until it just begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Drain the chicken on paper towels and transfer it to a large bowl. Add the wing sauce and stir to coat all the pieces. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- 3
Crumble the bacon and mix it with the chicken. Add tomatoes, radishes, lettuce, cucumber, celery, red onion, blue cheese, and dressing. Toss the salad and divide between 2 plates.
- Calories 522.75 kcal High 26%
- Protein 40.87 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 38.22 g 14%
- Total Fat 23.32 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 7.13 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 104.61 mg High 35%
- Sodium 2357.36 mg High 102%
- Dietary Fiber 7.68 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 13.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.73 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 251.36 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 4.02 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1231.12 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 592.7 mcg Good Source 66%
- Vitamin C 49.74 mg Good Source 55%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese is an American dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Blue Cheese Dressing, Buffalo Wing Sauce, and Celery. Each serving provides about 522.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buffalo Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Buffalo Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Blue Cheese Dressing, Buffalo Wing Sauce, Celery, Crumbled Blue Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Buffalo Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Buffalo Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 522.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buffalo Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Buffalo Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese healthy?
- Buffalo Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 522.75 calories and 40.87 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2357.36 mg (102% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.13 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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