Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
This Buffalo chicken salad is a bold, flavorful, and healthy dish perfect for any occasion. With spicy Buffalo chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy dressing, it’s a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare and guaranteed to please.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 4 cups mixed greens e.g., spinach, arugula, lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cucumber sliced
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- ½ avocado diced
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles optional
- 2 tablespoons ranch or blue cheese dressing or your favorite dressing
Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
- In a skillet, cook the chicken breasts over medium heat until fully cooked (about 7-8 minutes per side). Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks.
Toss in Buffalo Sauce:
- Add the shredded chicken to a bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over it. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
Prepare the Salad Base:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots.
Assemble the Salad:
- Add the buffalo chicken on top of the salad base. Then, scatter the diced avocado and blue cheese crumbles (if using) over the salad.
Dress and Serve:
- Drizzle your desired amount of ranch or blue cheese dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg