Description
This hassle-free Buffalo Chicken Salad is a quick, flavorful meal with spicy buffalo chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep! Ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Croutons for crunch (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss the cooked chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated. Adjust spice level to taste.
- Assemble the Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, celery, and red onion.
- Add the Chicken: Place the buffalo-coated chicken on top of the salad.
- Toppings and Dressing: Sprinkle blue cheese, cheddar cheese, avocado, and croutons over the salad (if using).
- Drizzle and Toss: Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Season and Serve: Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Dairy-Free: Use a dairy-free dressing and skip the cheese.
- Low-Carb: Omit croutons and add extra avocado for creaminess.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute buffalo cauliflower for chicken.
- Extra Protein: Add hard-boiled eggs or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Salad, Easy Chicken Salad, Spicy Chicken Salad, Meal Prep Salad, High-Protein Salad