Description
This Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad is a spicy and refreshing meal featuring buffalo chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing. It's a healthy, protein-packed dish that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Enjoy all the bold flavors of buffalo sauce in a light, satisfying salad!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar cheese
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Arrange the salad greens on a large plate or in a bowl.
- Top the greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, and red onion.
- Add the buffalo chicken on top of the vegetables.
- Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese or cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lower-calorie option, use grilled or baked chicken instead of shredded.
- Add avocado or boiled egg for extra nutrients.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg