Description
This Buffalo Chicken Salad is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Tender shredded chicken breasts are 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’s an easy way to enjoy bold flavors and a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
Salad
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
Dressing and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Coat the chicken: Toss the cooked shredded chicken breasts with buffalo sauce in a bowl until the chicken is evenly and thoroughly coated with the spicy sauce.
- Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, chopped celery, and shredded carrots. Mix gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Assemble the salad: Add the buffalo chicken to the bowl with the salad ingredients, then drizzle the ranch dressing over the top to provide a creamy contrast to the spicy chicken.
- Season and serve: Season the salad with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences, toss lightly if desired, and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken breasts to save time.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or choose a milder buffalo sauce variety.
- Blue cheese can be substituted with feta or omit for a milder flavor.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crusty bread for a more filling meal.
- The salad is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the greens and vegetables.
