Description
Delightful Buffalo Chicken Salad combines zesty flavors with crisp greens and spicy protein. Creamy dressing and crunchy toppings create a perfect balance for quick, satisfying meals you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Buffalo Flavor Components:
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
Binding and Fresh Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until every strand is thoroughly coated and glistening with spicy flavor.
- Incorporate creamy mayonnaise or tangy Greek yogurt into the chicken mixture, ensuring smooth and even distribution.
- Fold in crisp, finely chopped celery for a refreshing crunch that complements the rich chicken.
- Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese throughout the salad, adding a sharp and distinctive flavor profile.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to introduce a vibrant, herbaceous note.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify, or serve immediately for a quicker meal.
- Versatile serving options include nestling the salad in crisp lettuce wraps, spreading over crisp salad greens, or stuffing between slices of artisan bread.
Notes
- Keep buffalo sauce intensity flexible by gradually adding it to control heat level for different spice tolerances.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed, lower-calorie version that maintains creamy texture.
- Choose rotisserie chicken for quick preparation or use leftover grilled chicken to reduce cooking time and add extra flavor.
- Balance buffalo sauce’s heat with a touch of honey or ranch dressing if the spiciness becomes overwhelming for sensitive palates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg