Description
This Buffalo Chicken Salad is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Tender shredded chicken breast is tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and served over fresh mixed greens with crunchy celery, shredded carrots, tangy blue cheese crumbles, and a creamy ranch dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it combines zesty and fresh flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
Instructions
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken: Toss the cooked and shredded chicken breasts in buffalo sauce until every piece is evenly coated with the spicy sauce.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, chopped celery, and shredded carrots. Mix gently to combine all ingredients.
- Add Buffalo Chicken: Add the buffalo-coated chicken into the salad bowl and toss lightly to integrate.
- Dress and Season: Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad, then season with salt and pepper according to taste. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and crisp texture.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breasts for convenience; leftovers or rotisserie chicken work well.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- Substitute blue cheese with feta or omit for a milder flavor.
- For a low-calorie option, replace ranch dressing with a light vinaigrette or Greek yogurt-based dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (if cooking chicken breasts fresh)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
