Description
Spicy buffalo chicken salad delivers zesty comfort on a crisp bed of greens. Fresh ingredients and bold flavors combine for a quick, satisfying meal you can enjoy without extensive kitchen preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Sauces and Dressings:
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
Vegetables and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toss shredded chicken with tangy Buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing until every morsel is evenly glazed and vibrant.
- Incorporate crisp, diced celery, sharp red onion, and julienned carrots into the chicken mixture, creating a textural harmony.
- Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese throughout the salad for an intense, pungent flavor profile if desired.
- Season the ensemble with a delicate balance of salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the overall taste.
- Serve the zesty buffalo chicken salad atop fresh, crisp salad greens, nestled between soft sandwich bread, or alongside crunchy crackers for a versatile meal option.
Notes
- Swap out ranch for Greek yogurt to create a lighter, protein-packed dressing with reduced calories.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting Buffalo sauce quantity, allowing flexible spice tolerance for different palates.
- Prep chicken in advance by using rotisserie or slow-cooker methods for faster, more convenient meal assembly.
- Transform this recipe into a low-carb option by serving over cauliflower rice or mixed greens instead of traditional bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg