Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe (10 Minutes!)

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this Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe make an easy Meal preparation make chicken salad Lunch On the go (or you know, right at your desk). It has all the classic buffalo wing flavors you love – ranch, blue cheese, celery, chicken shredsand of course buffalo sauce!

If you like buffalo chicken flavors, be sure to try mine Grilled Buffalo Chicken, Buffalo Zucchini Boatsor Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip next time.

What is Buffalo Chicken Salad?

Buffalo Chicken Salad is like Classic Chicken Salad – but with the smell of buffalo wings.

ingredients you need

This section explains how to choose the best buffalo chicken salad ingredients, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options. See recipe card below for measurements.

• Shredded Chicken Breast – I like to make my own in a pressure cooker, but you can also shred the roast chicken from the store so it’s easier.
• ranch dressing – I think it tastes best when made from scratch (mine homemade ranch Made with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, sour cream, herbs and spices), but you can also use prepared ranch.If you really like blue cheese, you can sub blue cheese sauce instead.
• blue cheese – Use high-quality blue cheese crumbles for best flavor. Buying a piece and crumbling it yourself will give a better taste, but it’s easier to buy crumbles. If blue cheese isn’t your thing, shredded cheddar works well with other flavors too.
• Buffalo Sauce – Use a classic buffalo sauce like Frank’s Red Hot Sauce for a classic flavor.
• celery – cut very finely. Don’t like celery? Red onions are a good substitute for crunch.
• green onion – This garnish adds a light flavor. You can also use chives instead.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Salad

This section shows how to make this salad, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. See the recipe card below for full instructions.

1. Mixed salad. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, ranch dressing, blue cheese, buffalo sauce, celery, and green onions. You can adjust the salt and pepper to taste, but I generally don’t think it’s necessary since the other ingredients provide a lot of saltiness and heat.
2. chill. Store salad in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Drizzle with extra buffalo wing sauce if desired.

Storage Instructions

• Shop: Keep this salad in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• Meal preparation: There are two options for preparing this salad.
  • Make the shredded chicken a few days in advance and prepare the salad before serving.
  • Make whole buffalo chicken salad and have it ready to divide into containers for on-the-go meals.

Service suggestion

• lettuce wraps – My favorite option! Butter lettuce (aka bibb lettuce) or romaine work best.
• sandwich – Make a Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwich with your favorite bread.My bread of choice is this tomato sandwich breadbut anything that fits your lifestyle is great.
• Green vegetables – Serve salad on a bed of vegetables for extra ranch dressing.
• dip – Scoop up the spicy chicken salad with your favorite chips, crackers, or vegetables like mini bell peppers, carrots, or celery.

More Chicken Salad Recipes

If you liked this Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad, you might also like these other chicken and tuna salad recipes:

Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe (10 Minutes!)

This creamy, easy Buffalo Chicken Salad recipe is made with just 6 ingredients and takes just 10 minutes to make. Great for lunch prep!

Prepare: 10 minute

All: 10 minute

Serving Size: 5 (Adjust the scale recipe)

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1. In a large bowl, add shredded chicken, ranch dressing, blue cheese, buffalo sauce, diced celery, and green onions. Stir until ingredients are well combined.

2. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to eat, this will help the flavor develop.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 1 cup

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving Sizes in Recipe Instructions Above.

Calories 355

fat 24.3 hours

protein 30.9 g

total carbohydrates 1.9G

net carbs 1.5g

fiber 0.4 high

sugar 0.4 high

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