Print

Flavorful Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

buffalo chicken salad - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy buffalo chicken salad featuring shredded rotisserie chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, served over crisp romaine and arugula with a homemade creamy blue cheese dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 cup celery, sliced thin
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • Optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley or chives, extra blue cheese crumbles, additional celery sticks

Instructions

  1. Prepare the buffalo chicken: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in buffalo sauce until combined and warm (about 2-3 minutes). Toss shredded chicken in the sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. Make the blue cheese dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir in blue cheese crumbles gently, then add buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time until creamy but pourable. Refrigerate until assembling salad.
  3. Prepare the salad base: Chop romaine lettuce and combine with arugula in a large bowl. Add sliced celery, halved cherry tomatoes (if using), and sliced red onion. Toss gently.
  4. Assemble the salad: Arrange dressed buffalo chicken over the mixed greens. Drizzle blue cheese dressing over the top or serve on the side. Garnish with extra blue cheese crumbles and chopped parsley or chives.
  5. Serve immediately for best texture. If prepping ahead, keep dressing separate until serving.

Notes

Do not overdo the buffalo sauce to avoid soggy salad. Crumble blue cheese rather than blending for texture. Dry greens well to keep salad crisp. Dressing can be made ahead and chilled to enhance flavor. Adjust dressing thickness with buttermilk or mayo as needed.

Nutrition

Keywords: buffalo chicken salad, blue cheese dressing, quick salad, rotisserie chicken, spicy salad, easy dinner, healthy salad

Find it online: https://flurpchef.com/flavorful-buffalo-chicken-salad-recipe-with-creamy-blue-cheese-dressing-easy-and-perfect/