Description
A tangy and flavorful Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad that combines rotini pasta, shredded chicken, and a spicy buffalo sauce dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, celery, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and buffalo sauce until well combined.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta and chicken mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Add the blue cheese crumbles and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss again to combine.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more buffalo sauce or diced jalapeños.
- Substitute the ranch dressing with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg