Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad

Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad

Craving a flavorful and satisfying salad? Look no further! This Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad packs a spicy kick with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy blue cheese dressing. It’s the perfect lightened-up take on classic buffalo wings.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• Optional: avocado, tomatoes, or other favorite salad toppings

Instructions:

1. Cook the chicken: Grill, bake, or pan-fry the chicken breasts until cooked through and then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces. Toss with buffalo sauce.
2. Prep the vegetables: Chop romaine lettuce, celery, carrots, and red onion.
3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, celery, carrots, red onion, and blue cheese.
4. Add the chicken: Gently fold in the buffalo chicken.
5. Serve: Top with green onions and enjoy immediately.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, grill or roast the chicken with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper before tossing in buffalo sauce.
• Add a creamy element to the salad with a drizzle of ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.
• Customize your salad with your favorite toppings like avocado, tomatoes, or crumbled bacon.
• For a spicier salad, use a hotter buffalo sauce or add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
• This salad can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later.