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Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

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A quick and flavorful Buffalo Chicken Salad combining spicy buffalo chicken with crisp lettuce and a creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing for a delicious, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce

Salad

  • 4 cups lettuce, chopped (such as romaine or iceberg)

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the cooked chicken thoroughly with the buffalo sauce until all pieces are evenly coated with the spicy sauce.
  2. Assemble the salad: Arrange the chopped lettuce on a serving plate or bowl as the base. Place the buffalo chicken mixture on top of the lettuce.
  3. Add dressing and serve: Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the top or serve on the side for dipping. Serve immediately while the chicken remains flavorful.

Notes

  • You can use grilled, baked, or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
  • For added crunch, consider topping with celery sticks or crumbled blue cheese.
  • This salad can also be served wrapped in a tortilla for a buffalo chicken wrap variation.

Keywords: Buffalo chicken salad, spicy chicken salad, quick chicken salad, buffalo sauce recipe, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing