Buffalo Chicken Salad

Buffalo Chicken Salad is a hearty, American-style salad that combines the tangy, spicy flavors of Buffalo chicken wings with the fresh crunch of a classic salad. It typically features grilled or fried chicken tossed in a spicy cayenne-based Buffalo sauce, served over a bed of mixed greens, and topped with ingredients like celery, carrots, blue cheese or ranch dressing, and sometimes crumbled cheese or croutons. This dish originated in the United States, inspired by the famous Buffalo wings from Buffalo, New York.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is generally high in protein from the chicken and can be moderate to high in fat, especially if it includes creamy dressing, cheese, or fried chicken. It provides key nutrients like protein, vitamin A, vitamin K, and calcium, with a rough calorie range of 400-600 calories per serving depending on preparation and toppings.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	520 kcal
Protein	42 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	30 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1100 mg
Vitamin A	120% DV
Vitamin K	90% DV
Calcium	25% DV
Iron	15% DV
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin C	20% DV
Phosphorus	30% DV
Vitamin B6	25% DV

Per 1 serving (approximately 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a creative fusion that transforms a beloved bar snack into a meal-sized salad, reflecting the American trend of healthier or deconstructed versions of comfort foods. Nutritionally, the spicy capsaicin in the Buffalo sauce may offer a slight metabolism boost, while the salad base adds fiber and vitamins that the original wings lack.