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Buffalo Chicken Salad

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A creamy, spicy buffalo chicken salad with shredded chicken, crunchy veggies, and a tangy dressing, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light meal.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • Dressing:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt (for a creamier texture)
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce (adjust to spice preference)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried dill (or fresh dill for a brighter flavor)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Salad:
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • ½ cup sliced celery
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Optional:
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (for added richness)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried dill. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir until the dressing is smooth and well-combined.
  2. Add the Veggies and Chicken: Add the shredded chicken, shredded carrot, sliced celery, and sliced green onions to the bowl. Stir gently to coat everything evenly in the dressing.
  3. Optional Toppings: Stir in blue cheese crumbles if desired, or sprinkle them on top when serving. For a fresh, herby touch, add some chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
  4. Serve: Serve the salad as a filling for sandwiches, on top of a bed of greens, with crackers, or just as it is! It’s also delicious with sliced avocado for added creaminess.

Notes

  • Extra Spice: If you like it spicier, add jalapeño slices or a splash of hot sauce to the salad mixture.
  • Meal Prep: This salad works great for meal prep! Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Low-Carb Option: Serve it in lettuce wraps for a lighter, low-carb version.
  • Creamier Salad: Add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the dressing for a richer texture.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: undefined
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg