Are you tired of boring, bland salads that leave you feeling unsatisfied? Get ready to revolutionize your lunch routine with the most mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Salad that combines the fiery kick of buffalo sauce, the creamy coolness of blue cheese dressing, and the crisp freshness of mixed greens. This isn't just a salad – it's a flavor explosion that will transform your perception of healthy eating forever!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken
- Buffalo sauce
- Mixed greens
- Celery
- Blue cheese
- Buttermilk
- Garlic powder
- Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding or cutting cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces
- In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken pieces with buffalo sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated
- For the blue cheese buttermilk dressing, combine blue cheese crumbles, buttermilk, minced garlic, garlic powder, and salt in a blender or food processor
- Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning to taste
- Wash and chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces
- Finely dice fresh celery into thin, crisp pieces
- In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens as the base
- Top the greens with buffalo-coated chicken pieces
- Sprinkle diced celery over the chicken for added crunch
- Drizzle the blue cheese buttermilk dressing generously over the salad
- Optional: Garnish with additional blue cheese crumbles for extra flavor
- Serve immediately while chicken is still warm and greens are crisp
Tips
- For the most tender and flavorful chicken, use freshly shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken breast.
- Control the heat level by adjusting the amount of buffalo sauce – start with less and add more to taste.
- Make the blue cheese dressing ahead of time and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Use fresh, crisp mixed greens for the best texture and nutrition.
- For an extra crunch, consider toasting some breadcrumbs or adding crushed tortilla chips as a garnish.
- If you prefer a milder dressing, mix the blue cheese with some ranch or sour cream to balance the strong flavor.
- Serve immediately after dressing to keep the greens crisp and the chicken warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
