Description
This Buffalo Chicken Salad is a flavorful twist on classic chicken salad, combining shredded chicken with zesty buffalo sauce, crunchy celery and carrots, and tangy ranch seasoning. Perfect for sandwiches or served on a bed of greens, it’s an easy, spicy, and creamy meal ideal for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup mild buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
For Serving
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional, for drizzling)
- 8 slices bread (for sandwiches)
Instructions
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, mild buffalo sauce, chopped celery, shredded carrots, and dry ranch seasoning until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the salad is creamy with a spicy kick.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Evenly distribute the buffalo chicken salad onto 4 slices of bread, then top each with the remaining 4 slices to create sandwiches.
- Add finishing touches: Drizzle the sandwiches with ranch or blue cheese dressing and additional buffalo sauce if you prefer extra heat and flavor, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use mild buffalo sauce to keep the spice level moderate; you can adjust to hot sauce if you prefer more heat.
- Dry ranch seasoning packets are convenient, but you can substitute with 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing mix or use fresh herbs for a fresher taste.
- Serve on sandwich bread, rolls, or as a salad topping for versatility.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Buffalo chicken salad, chicken sandwich, buffalo chicken, ranch chicken salad, easy lunch recipe, spicy chicken salad
