Buffalo Chicken Salad

Buffalo chicken salad brings spicy chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy dressing together for a bold, hearty meal. Fast to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for easy lunches or casual dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or chopped
½ cup buffalo sauce mild or spicy
6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cucumber sliced
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup sliced celery
⅓ cup blue cheese crumbles or ranch dressing
2 tablespoons green onions sliced

Equipment

Mixing Bowl For tossing salad ingredients
Small Pan or Grill For cooking chicken

Method

Cook chicken if needed. Shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
In a medium bowl, toss cooked chicken with buffalo sauce until fully coated.
In a large salad bowl, layer chopped romaine, halved tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded carrots, and sliced celery.
Top the salad with buffalo chicken. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles or drizzle ranch dressing over the top.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately while fresh.

Notes

Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for an even faster version.
Adjust buffalo sauce based on your heat preference.
Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.

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