How to Make Bangin' Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buffalo chicken is a beloved flavor that has become a staple in American cuisine. The combination of spicy buffalo sauce and creamy blue cheese is a match made in heaven, and when added to a hearty chicken salad, it becomes a meal that is both satisfying and delicious. This Bangin' Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Salad recipe takes all of the classic elements of buffalo chicken and elevates it into a healthy and flavorful salad that is perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cooked chicken breast halves, cubed
  • ¾ cup chunky blue cheese dressing
  • 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • ¼ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Mix chicken, blue cheese dressing, bacon, mayonnaise, pecans, onion, celery, hot sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, garlic, parsley, and paprika in a large bowl; refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    314 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 840mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 148mg