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Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
Ash Tyrrell

Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Salad is the perfect mix of tangy, spicy, and creamy flavors, all in one dish. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a game-day favorite, this salad has something for everyone. It’s simple enough for a weeknight meal yet versatile enough to impress guests. Plus, it’s customizable, so you can make it as bold or as mild as you like!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Salad
Calories: 359

Ingredients
  

  • 6 1/2 ounces cooked chicken breast cubed
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 celery stalk diced
  • 1 baby carrot chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Frank’s hot sauce or your favorite buffalo sauce
  • 6 baby romaine lettuce leaves or another lettuce of choice
  • Light blue cheese dressing optional for topping

Method
 

  1. If you don’t already have cooked chicken, roast or boil it until tender, then dice or shred. Alternatively, a rotisserie chicken saves time and adds a smoky flavor. For the vegetables, use a mini food processor to dice red onion, celery, and carrot into small, uniform pieces.
  2. Combine mayonnaise and Frank’s hot sauce in a bowl to create the creamy and tangy base. For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce to taste. Stir until smooth and evenly mixed.
  3. Place the cooked chicken and chopped veggies into a large mixing bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the top and gently toss everything together. Make sure each bite is coated in that rich, spicy dressing.
  4. Spoon the salad mixture onto individual lettuce leaves, forming wraps. Garnish with a little extra hot sauce, some blue cheese dressing, or even celery leaves for added flavor and visual appeal.

Notes

  • Use Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise for a lighter option.
  • Swap blue cheese with feta or skip it altogether if you’re not a fan.
  • Try adding a pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder to the dressing for more depth.
  • Don’t have lettuce wraps? Use whole wheat tortillas or serve it over a bed of mixed greens.
  • To keep the chicken extra juicy, use shredded dark meat instead of breast meat.