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Buffalo Chicken Salad

If you’re a fan of bold, spicy flavors, the Buffalo Chicken Salad is the ultimate meal for you! This hearty yet fresh salad combines the fiery kick of Buffalo chicken with the crispness of fresh vegetables, all tied together with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing.
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Course Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salad:
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens chopped 🥬
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast sliced or shredded 🍗
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce 🌶️
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved 🍅
  • 1/4 cup celery thinly sliced 🥒
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots 🥕
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 🧀
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced (optional) 🥑
  • For the Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons ranch or blue cheese dressing 🥄
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice 🍋

Instructions
 

  • 1️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
  • Grill or pan-sear the chicken breast until fully cooked, then slice or shred. Toss it in Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  • 2️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables:
  • Chop the romaine lettuce or mixed greens. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the celery, and shred the carrots. If using avocado, slice it just before assembling.
  • 3️⃣ Make the Dressing:
  • Whisk together ranch or blue cheese dressing, olive oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  • 4️⃣ Assemble the Salad:
  • In a large bowl, layer the mixed greens, Buffalo chicken, cherry tomatoes, celery, carrots, and avocado (if using). Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese on top.
  • 5️⃣ Add the Dressing:
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, or leave it layered for presentation.
  • 6️⃣ Serve:
  • Serve immediately with extra Buffalo sauce or ranch dressing on the side for dipping. Enjoy! 🥗
Keyword Buffalo Chicken Salad
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