Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
Introduction
This Buffalo Chicken Salad is a quick and flavorful dish that combines spicy buffalo chicken with crisp lettuce and creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing. It’s perfect for a light lunch or an easy dinner packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 cups lettuce, chopped
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Arrange the chopped lettuce on a plate or in a bowl and top with the buffalo chicken.
- Step 3: Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- For extra crunch, add celery or sliced cucumbers to your salad.
- Use grilled chicken for a smokier flavor or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Swap buffalo sauce for a milder BBQ sauce to adjust spice level.
Storage
Store the buffalo chicken and lettuce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Combine just before serving to keep the lettuce fresh and crisp. Leftover salad is best eaten fresh rather than reheated.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe?
Yes, thaw and cook the chicken fully before tossing it with buffalo sauce. Using fresh or leftover cooked chicken works best.
What can I use if I don’t have buffalo sauce?
You can substitute buffalo sauce with hot sauce mixed with melted butter or use BBQ sauce for a different flavor profile.
PrintBuffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Salad combines tender, spicy buffalo chicken with crisp lettuce, topped with creamy ranch or tangy blue cheese dressing for a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Buffalo Chicken
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the cooked chicken thoroughly with buffalo sauce until it is evenly coated and flavorful.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange chopped romaine lettuce on a serving plate or bowl as the base of your salad.
- Combine and Serve: Place the buffalo chicken over the bed of lettuce, then drizzle with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing before serving.
Notes
- You can use grilled, baked, or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
- For extra crunch, consider adding celery or carrot sticks as a side or topping.
- This salad can be served cold or at room temperature.
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Salad, Buffalo sauce salad, Chicken salad, Spicy chicken salad, Healthy salad
