There’s something about Buffalo Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing that always hits the spot. The heat from the chicken, the chill of the greens, and that creamy blue cheese. It’s the kind of combination that just makes sense.
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I’ve made this salad more times than I can count, especially when I want something easy but still big on bold, familiar flavors. Around here, we love a little kick in our comfort food.
A Southern food classic
In the South, we don’t take shortcuts when it comes to comfort. Sunday suppers, porch lunches, even tailgates, there’s always a table with something warm, spicy, or smothered.
I grew up watching my aunt douse wings in hot sauce like it was a sport, and somehow every salad ended up with a little something extra on top. This Buffalo Chicken Salad brings that same energy, a little fire, a lot of flavor, and is always made with heart.
Ingredients
How to make Buffalo Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Start by tossing your shredded chicken in hot sauce until every bite is coated. Then pile your salad bowl high with crisp greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy celery, and fresh cucumber.
Add the spicy chicken right on top and sprinkle generously with blue cheese crumbles. Finish it off with a quick vinaigrette and give everything a gentle toss before serving.
Serving suggestions
This salad loves company. Try it next to a warm piece of cornbread or some fried green tomatoes.
Serve it in a big wooden bowl at your next family lunch, or stuff it in a wrap if you’re headed out the door. It’s just right for those days when you want something cool, crisp, and full of bold Southern flavor.
Storage tips
Got leftovers? Just store the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers. The salad stays fresh in the fridge for up to two days. Give it a quick toss before serving again, and it’ll be just as tasty.
Southern farewell
This Buffalo Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is one of those go-to dishes I reach for when I want a meal that brings the heat and cools you down at the same time.
It’s got that Southern balance we love bold, simple, and made to share. If you give it a try, I hope it makes its way into your regular rotation, too. Let me know how it turns out on your table!
Buffalo Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Whisk or fork
- Salad spinner
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
- 1/4 cup hot sauce such as Frank’s RedHot
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup celery thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber sliced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the shredded chicken in a bowl. Add the hot sauce and toss until the chicken is fully coated.
- In a large bowl, add the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, celery, and cucumber.
- Place the buffalo chicken on top of the salad. Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles over everything.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Gently toss everything to combine and serve right away.
