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Buffalo Chicken Salad

A spicy and tangy buffalo chicken salad topped with fresh vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
  3. Remove from the oven and shred the chicken using two forks.
  4. Toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
  2. Add the buffalo chicken on top of the salad base.
  3. Drizzle the ranch dressing and lime juice over the salad.
  4. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top for garnish.
Serve
  1. Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in buffalo sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your desired spice level.

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