buffalo-chicken-salad
Discover how to make the perfect buffalo chicken salad with our step-by-step recipe. Crisp greens, tender chicken, and spicy buffalo sauce combine for a delicious meal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl For tossing salad ingredients.
- Measuring Spoons To measure seasonings and dressing.
- Tongs For mixing and serving the salad.
- Knife For chopping vegetables like avocado and greens.
- Cutting Board For preparing vegetables and slicing chicken.
- Skillet (optional) For cooking or reheating chicken if needed.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded cooked chicken (can use rotisserie or pre-cooked)
- 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce
- 4 cups Fresh greens (like romaine or mixed lettuce)
- 1/2 cup Shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 unit Avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup Ranch dressing (or preferred dressing)
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Onion powder
- 1/4 unit Salt and pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce. Toss until the chicken is well coated. Set aside.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, add the fresh greens, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
Add the Chicken
- Place the buffalo-coated chicken on top of the salad mixture.
Season the Salad
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the salad to taste.
Drizzle with Dressing
- Add ranch or your preferred dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine, or serve with the dressing on the side if preferred.
Serve
- Divide the salad into four servings and enjoy immediately.