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Close-up of a bowl of Buffalo Chicken Salad topped with blue cheese, celery, and red onion. Served with crackers and celery sticks.

Buffalo Chicken Salad

A spicy and tangy chicken salad with a buffalo kick.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce your favorite
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, and blue cheese crumbles (if using).
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, hot sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

You can serve this buffalo chicken salad on lettuce wraps, in sandwiches, or with crackers.

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