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Flavorful High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

Flavorful High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
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A quick, zesty, and nutritious high protein buffalo chicken salad combining spicy buffalo chicken, crisp fresh vegetables, and creamy dressing for a flavorful and satisfying meal ideal for lunch or meal prep.

Ingredients

Protein

  • Cooked Chicken Breast – 2 cups, shredded or diced
  • Buffalo Sauce – 1/3 cup

Vegetables

  • Romaine Lettuce – 4 cups, chopped
  • Cherry Tomatoes – 1 cup, halved
  • Cucumber – 1 medium, diced
  • Carrots – 1/2 cup, grated
  • Sliced Scallions or Red Onion – 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
  • Celery Sticks – 1/2 cup, chopped (plus extra for serving)

Dressing

  • Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing – 1/4 cup (adjust to taste)

Seasoning

  • Salt – to taste
  • Black Pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Start by cooking the chicken breast seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Once cooked and cooled, shred or dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Toss in Buffalo Sauce: In a bowl, mix the cooked chicken with the buffalo sauce, coating each piece generously to infuse it with spicy flavor.
  3. Chop Fresh Vegetables: While the chicken marinates, chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, grate the carrots, and thinly slice the scallions or red onion.
  4. Assemble the Salad: Combine the fresh vegetables with the buffalo-coated chicken in a large bowl. Gently toss to evenly distribute flavors and ingredients.
  5. Add Dressing and Serve: Just before serving, drizzle the salad with blue cheese or ranch dressing to add creaminess that balances the spice of the buffalo sauce. Toss lightly and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time, especially on busy days.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the spice level.
  • Pat chicken and vegetables dry to avoid a watery salad.
  • Chill the salad briefly to allow flavors to meld for better taste.
  • Consider making your own ranch or blue cheese dressing for fresher flavor and fewer preservatives.

Nutrition

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