Game Day Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Salad

Celebrate game day with our zesty Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Salad! It’s a touchdown of flavors in every bite. Start by roasting cauliflower florets in tangy buffalo sauce until they’re perfectly crisp. Meanwhile, mix up a creamy tahini dressing with a kick of garlic and buffalo sauce. Toss in shredded rotisserie chicken, crunchy celery, grated carrots, hearty chickpeas, and fresh scallions for a winning combination. Whether you’re cheering from the couch or hosting friends, this salad is the MVP of your game day spread. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a deliciously bold snack that scores big!

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min

Ingredients:

  • (1) 12 oz bag cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 2 tbsp buffalo sauce
  • ½ cup celery, chopped
  • ½ cup grated carrots
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • ½ clove garlic, grated or minced fine
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 scallions, chopped

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 F. On a rimmed sheet pan toss together the cauliflower florets, buffalo sauce, salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes. Set aside.

In the bottom of a large bowl, mix together tahini, buffalo sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic. This will be pretty thick, slowly add water to the tahini mixture, combining completely before adding more until it turns lighter in color and comes out to a thick vinaigrette consistency. Toss in the cauliflower, celery, carrot, chickpeas and scallions and serve. Chill if desired or eat at room temperature.

Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:

Plant-based: Omit the chicken.

Gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta.

Quick prep: Buy already grated carrots.

Kid-friendly: Set aside some pasta before adding to the sauce, top with some shredded cheddar cheese, and serve with a side of carrots and celery with their favorite dipping sauce.