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Buffalo Chicken Power Salad

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A hearty, high-protein salad featuring spicy grilled buffalo chicken, fresh crunchy vegetables, tangy blue cheese crumbles, and a refreshing drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing—perfect for a bold and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
  • 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, romaine, etc.)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta if preferred)
  • 1 lime, halved
  • 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss diced chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes or until fully cooked and golden.
  3. Toss cooked chicken with buffalo sauce and set aside.
  4. In a large salad bowl, arrange the greens as the base.
  5. Neatly add carrots, red bell pepper, onion, blue cheese, and buffalo chicken in sections over the greens.
  6. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad.
  7. Drizzle ranch dressing over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Substitute grilled tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
  • For extra crunch, add croutons or roasted chickpeas.
  • Adjust buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken salad, power salad, healthy lunch, high protein, spicy chicken salad

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