Description
Buffalo chicken salad delivers spicy, tangy flavors perfect for quick meals. Cool blue cheese dressing and crisp vegetables complement zesty chicken for a satisfying lunch experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 cups (473 ml) cooked, shredded chicken
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) diced celery
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) shredded carrots
- 2 cups (473 ml) mixed greens or romaine lettuce
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) hot buffalo sauce
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Diced avocado
Instructions
- Toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring every piece is thoroughly coated with vibrant, tangy sauce.
- Incorporate creamy Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, blending until the mixture reaches a smooth, consistent texture that clings delicately to the chicken.
- Fold in crisp diced celery, sharp red onion, and sweet shredded carrots, creating a balanced medley of textures and flavors.
- Enhance the salad with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting seasonings to personal preference.
- Arrange a bed of fresh, crisp mixed greens on serving plates, then generously spoon the buffalo chicken mixture over the greens.
- Elevate the dish with optional garnishes like crumbled blue cheese for a tangy punch or creamy diced avocado for added richness.
- Alternatively, transform the buffalo chicken mixture into a satisfying wrap or sandwich filling for a versatile meal option.
Notes
- Swap buffalo sauce for a milder hot sauce if you prefer less heat, ensuring everyone can enjoy the dish.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving hack that adds extra flavor and reduces prep work.
- Create a low-carb version by serving the salad in lettuce cups instead of over mixed greens or in bread.
- Prep this salad ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, allowing flavors to meld and develop deeper taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg