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Clean Buffalo Chicken Salad

Clean Buffalo Chicken Salad That's Bursting with Flavor

Diving into a bowl of Clean Buffalo Chicken Salad feels like a flavorful adventure that simplifies mealtime while packing a punch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Mixture
  • 1 cup Cooked Shredded Chicken Breast rotisserie chicken can be a great time-saver
  • 1/4 cup Buffalo Sauce opt for a brand with simple, clean ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Ghee or Clarified Butter can substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free option
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce
  • 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper (Diced) feel free to swap for any bell pepper variety you love
  • 1 small Jalapeño (Sliced) adjust based on your heat preference
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Halved)
  • 1 cup Cooked Black Beans rinsing them thoroughly enhances their flavor and texture
Cheesy Touch & Fresh Herbs
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend leave it out for a dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped) parsley can be a suitable substitute
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Juice of Fresh Limes lemon juice makes a good swap if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • salad bowl
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Clean Buffalo Chicken Salad
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine your cooked shredded chicken breast, melted ghee, and buffalo sauce. Stir well until thoroughly coated.
  2. In a large salad bowl, place the chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
  3. Layer in the buffalo chicken mixture, halved cherry tomatoes, diced yellow bell pepper, sliced jalapeño, and rinsed black beans.
  4. Sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese blend and chopped cilantro evenly across the salad.
  5. Mix lime juice with olive oil and drizzle over the salad. Season to taste.
  6. Gently toss all the ingredients together until combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, prep ingredients separately and combine before serving to maintain freshness.

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