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Buffalo Chicken Salad

A vibrant and flavorful Buffalo Chicken Salad packed with spicy and creamy ingredients, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 oz crumbled blue cheese
  • 3/4 cup Buffalo hot sauce (preferably Frank’s)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 1/2 hot house cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Bake the Chicken: Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Make the Dressing: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and hot sauce in a bowl, and mix until smooth.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before shredding into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, add romaine, arugula, celery, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley; top with shredded chicken and drizzle dressing.
  6. Toss and Serve: Gently mix the salad and serve in bowls or plate up family-style.

Notes

Keep the dressing separate when meal prepping to maintain freshness.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken salad, healthy salad, spicy salad, easy dinner