Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBernie's DinerBuffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Bernie's Diner
Time30m
Serves4

grilled or crispy chicken bleu cheese crumbles, ranch dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Vegetables

    Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into rounds, and thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 2

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Toss everything together gently to mix.

Cook the Chicken

  1. 3

    Season the Chicken

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 4

    Grill or Pan-Fry the Chicken

    Heat the olive oil in a grill pan or on an outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.

  3. 5

    Coat with Buffalo Sauce

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, brush both sides of the chicken with buffalo sauce, ensuring it is well-coated.

  4. 6

    Slice the Chicken

    After the chicken has rested, slice it into strips or bite-sized pieces.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 7

    Add Chicken to Salad

    Place the sliced buffalo chicken on top of the salad mixture in the bowl.

  2. 8

    Top with Bleu Cheese and Dressing

    Sprinkle the bleu cheese crumbles over the salad. Drizzle the ranch dressing on top, adding more or less to your taste.

  3. 9

    Toss and Serve

    Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy your Buffalo Chicken Salad!

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