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A vibrant bowl of buffalo chicken salad featuring shredded grilled chicken coated in red hot sauce, mixed with crisp celery and romaine lettuce, topped with creamy blue cheese dressing and scattered crumbles, all garnished with fresh parsley, presented on a white plate with a colorful background highlighting the fresh ingredients.

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad for Quick Meal Prep

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A quick, healthy buffalo chicken salad packed with flavor and perfect for meal prep. Ideal for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 2 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • Optional: chopped green onions, fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine chopped lettuce and sliced celery.
  3. Add the buffalo chicken mixture on top of the greens.
  4. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles and green onions if using.
  5. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing before serving.

Notes

  • This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing buffalo sauce.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: Mixing, tossing, assembling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg