Lean and Mean Buffalo Salad
Spice up your healthy eating routine with this irresistible Lean and Mean Buffalo Salad! Perfectly grilled, juicy chicken breasts coated in tangy buffalo hot sauce take center stage atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, fresh vegetables, and a sprinkling of zesty blue cheese crumbles. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is elevated with the creamy coolness of ranch dressing for a balanced, flavor-packed dish. Ideal for lunch or dinner, this high-protein, low-carb salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser for those craving a healthier twist on bold buffalo flavors. Whether you're on the hunt for a satisfying meal-prep option or a guilt-free game day favorite, this vibrant buffalo chicken salad delivers both nutrition and crave-worthy taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 0.25 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium-sized cucumber
- 0.5 cup shredded carrot
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 0.25 cup ranch dressing
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
In a medium bowl, toss the cooked chicken strips with buffalo hot sauce until evenly coated.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and place it into a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and thinly slice the cucumber, and add them to the bowl.
Add the shredded carrot and thinly sliced red onion to the salad bowl.
Top the salad with the buffalo chicken strips and sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top.
Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad or serve it on the side for dipping.
Toss the salad gently before serving, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lean and Mean Buffalo Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.7 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 336 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 5841 mg | 254% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 122.4 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2242 mg | 48% | |
*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.
