Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUccello's Ristorante - Downtown Grand RapidsBuffalo Chicken Salad (gf) (spicy) Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Salad (gf) (spicy) Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fresh garden greens, smoked bacon, tomatoes, fried tortilla strips, colby cheese; topped with fried or grilled chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce. Fiesta ranch dressing recommended.

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cook the chicken breasts by either frying or grilling them until they are fully cooked. Once cooked, toss the chicken in buffalo sauce until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the smoked bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and chop into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine fresh garden greens, cherry tomatoes (halved), fried tortilla strips, colby cheese, and chopped bacon.

  4. 4

    Add Chicken and Dressing

    Top the salad with the buffalo chicken and drizzle fiesta ranch dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine.

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