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Deconstructed Buffalo Chicken Salad

A flavorful and vibrant salad combining spicy chicken, fresh greens, and crunchy vegetables, perfect for meal prep or a quick meal option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Shredded rotisserie chicken works perfectly.
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles Use feta cheese as an alternative.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil (optional) Use infused olive oils for extra flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken and pour in the buffalo sauce. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated.
  • In meal prep containers, start by adding a base of mixed greens. Layer the buffalo chicken on top, followed by cherry tomatoes, diced celery, and shredded carrots.
  • Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles over the salad.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
  • Cover your salad containers and refrigerate. They can be eaten throughout the week.

Notes

Experiment with flavors, keep the greens fresh by layering wetter ingredients on top, and consider serving with ranch dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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