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Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
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A flavorful and spicy Buffalo Chicken Salad combining tender shredded chicken tossed in a zesty buffalo sauce with fresh mixed greens, crunchy celery, tangy red onion, and bold cheeses for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Salad Base

  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the buffalo chicken.
  2. Heat Oil: Add the tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and allow it to heat up for about 1 minute until hot.
  3. Cook Chicken: Add the shredded cooked chicken to the hot skillet and stir occasionally to heat it through, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, combine buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and paprika; stir until well blended and smooth.
  5. Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet once it is heated.
  6. Coat Chicken: Stir the chicken into the sauce so it is fully coated; let the sauce absorb into the chicken.
  7. Simmer Flavors: Reduce heat to low and cook the chicken in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Prepare Salad Base: Remove skillet from heat. In a large salad bowl, add mixed greens as the base.
  9. Add Vegetables: Top the greens with chopped celery and thinly sliced red onion evenly.
  10. Add Cheeses: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the vegetables, then add blue cheese crumbles on top.
  11. Combine Chicken and Salad: Add the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the salad ingredients.
  12. Season: Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste for balanced flavor.
  13. Toss Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined but not bruised.
  14. Serve: Serve the Buffalo Chicken Salad immediately, either on its own or with additional ranch dressing if desired.

Notes

  • The salad is best served fresh to retain crisp greens and vibrant flavors.
  • For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce or a dash of cayenne pepper in the sauce mixture.
  • Use cooked chicken from rotisserie, grilled, or boiled chicken for convenience.
  • Substitute blue cheese with feta or omit for a milder taste.
  • Leftover salad can be stored separately from the chicken mixture to keep greens from wilting.

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