Buffalo Chicken Salad
Buffalo Chicken Salad is a zesty, high-protein salad combining spicy buffalo chicken with crisp vegetables and creamy dressing—perfect for a bold, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
1/3 cup buffalo sauce
4 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed for cooking)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the chicken with buffalo sauce until heated through. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Wash and chop the greens and place in a large bowl.
- Add sliced celery, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the buffalo chicken on top of the salad.
- Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese, if using.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- For less heat, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or use a milder wing sauce.
- Use rotisserie or grilled chicken for convenience.
- To keep it dairy-free, skip the cheese and use a dairy-free dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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