Buffalo Chicken Salad

This Buffalo Chicken Salad is loaded with juicy buffalo chicken, crisp vegetables, blue cheese, and homemade buffalo ranch dressing. An easy 20-minute lunch or dinner everyone will love.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Servings:

Calories: 436kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

1 cup rotisserie chicken shredded, warm or cold
2 cups lettuce mix chopped, or romaine, iceberg, green leaf, red leaf spring mix
¼ cup buffalo chicken sauce
½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
½ cup cucumber diced
½ cup carrot shredded
½ cup red onion sliced
¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
¼ cup sweet corn
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon green onion sliced

Buffalo ranch sauce or store bought Buffalo Ranch Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon buffalo wing sauce

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and buffalo sauce until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salad so the flavors have time to blend.
Place the shredded rotisserie chicken in a medium bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce until every piece is evenly coated.
Arrange the chopped lettuce in a large serving bowl or divide it among individual bowls. Top with the carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and buffalo chicken, spreading everything evenly for colorful presentation.
Drizzle the buffalo ranch dressing over the salad or serve it on the side. Sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles and sliced green onions, then serve immediately while the vegetables are crisp and fresh.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken: It's tender, flavorful, and makes this salad come together in about 20 minutes with very little prep. Check out our air fryer rotisserie chicken and how to carve a rotisserie chicken to make dinnertime even easier.
Chill the dressing: Let the buffalo ranch rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 to 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can develop.
Keep everything crisp: Dry the lettuce well after washing and wait to add the dressing until just before serving to prevent a soggy salad.
Customize every bowl: Set out extra toppings like avocado, bacon, celery, tortilla strips, extra buffalo sauce, and shredded cheese so everyone can build their perfect salad.
Meal prep like a pro: Store the chicken, vegetables, blue cheese, and dressing in separate containers. Assemble individual salads just before eating for the freshest texture all week.

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