Chef Jenn's Buffalo Chicken Salad

A bowl of salad with shredded meat, cherry tomatoes, spinach, cucumber slices, and crumbled cheese, placed next to a fork and a red-and-white checkered napkin.

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Chef Jenn's Buffalo Chicken Salad

Buffalo Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is a bold, flavorful dish that combines spicy buffalo chicken with crisp greens, crunchy veggies, and tangy blue cheese. It’s a hearty salad that eats like a meal. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day gatherings.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blue cheese dressing salad, buffalo chicken recipe, Buffalo chicken salad, easy chicken salad recipe, spicy chicken salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 226kcal

Author: Chef Jenn

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
¼ cup hot sauce
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
½ cup celery thinly sliced
½ cup cucumber sliced
¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Toss the shredded chicken with hot sauce in a bowl until well coated.
In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, cherry tomatoes, celery, and cucumber.
Top with the buffalo chicken and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
Whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe even quicker. You can cube it or shred it after you remove any bones and skin.
Add extra crunch by topping with homemade croutons or even crispy fried onions.
If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, swap in feta or goat cheese for a milder flavor.

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