High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad
Kick up your meal prep with this bold and satisfying High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad, a perfect blend of heat, creaminess, and crunch! Tender, grilled chicken breasts are infused with zesty buffalo sauce, then layered over crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and creamy avocado. Topped with tangy blue cheese crumbles and dressed in a rich, protein-packed Greek yogurt dressing, this vibrant salad is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for busy weeknight dinners, post-workout fuel, or a crowd-pleasing lunch. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and a hefty dose of protein, this buffalo chicken salad is the ultimate combination of health, convenience, and bold flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and black pepper.
3. Grill the chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
4. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
5. In a medium bowl, toss the grilled chicken slices with Buffalo sauce to coat evenly. Set aside.
6. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large salad bowl.
7. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and cube the avocado. Add these to the bowl with lettuce.
8. Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles over the salad.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, remaining salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
10. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
11. Top the salad with the prepared Buffalo chicken slices.
12. Serve immediately and enjoy your high protein Buffalo Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.3 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 312 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 7777 mg | 338% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 115.5 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 605 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 4116 mg | 88% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
