Description
A flavorful and easy Buffalo Chicken Salad that combines zesty buffalo spice, creamy texture, and crisp, fresh greens. Perfect for busy professionals craving a satisfying and quick meal.
Ingredients
2–3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicke
1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or Mayonnaise
1 cup Celery, finely diced
1/4 cup Red Onion, finely diced
1/2 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles (optional)
6–8 cups Fresh Greens
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Carrots, shredded
Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing (for serving, optional)
Fresh Parsley or Chives (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Remove skin and bones from rotisserie chicken, then shred meat into bite-sized pieces
- Combine Buffalo Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), diced celery, and diced red onion. Mix until thoroughly combined
- Assemble the Salad Base: On plates or in a large serving bowl, arrange fresh greens and add cherry tomatoes and shredded carrots
- Add the Star Component: Spoon buffalo chicken mixture over the salad base
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately
Notes
For meal prep, store chicken mixture and greens separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320-380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15-25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10-15 g
- Fiber: 3-5 g
- Protein: 35-45 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg