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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Zesty Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad That Everyone Will Love

Enjoy a flavorful Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad combining rotini, chicken, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing. Perfect for gatherings and quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta This twisted pasta shape helps hold the delicious buffalo sauce and dressing.
For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Use shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing Use a dairy-free version if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce Adjust the heat to your preference.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Celery Adds crunch and freshness.
  • 1 cup Carrots Provides sweetness and color.
For the Cheese (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Optional; consider feta or omit if desired.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook pasta by boiling salted water and adding the rotini, cooking until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare dressing by whisking together ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine ingredients by adding cooled pasta to the dressing, gently folding in shredded chicken, diced celery, and carrots.
  4. Add cheese by folding in blue cheese crumbles and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Chill salad for at least 1 hour to meld flavors, covering with plastic wrap or transferring to an airtight container.
  6. Serve chilled, garnishing with extra blue cheese or green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This salad is a make-ahead dish, best prepared a day in advance. Adjust buffalo sauce according to heat preference and feel free to add veggies like bell peppers or corn for added nutrition.

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