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Buffalo Chicken Salad: The Perfect Healthy Twist for Lunch


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Buffalo Chicken Salad is a spicy and refreshing dish packed with flavor. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s a healthy twist on traditional buffalo chicken wings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 4 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
  2. In a large salad bowl, add mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, celery, and red onion.
  3. Top the salad with the buffalo chicken mixture.
  4. Sprinkle blue cheese over the salad.
  5. Drizzle ranch dressing on top and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Toss gently to combine before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buffalo sauce for a few hours before cooking.
  • Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite veggies or toppings.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3
  • Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 10
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 30

Keywords: buffalo chicken salad, healthy salad, spicy salad, chicken salad, easy salad recipe, American cuisine