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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad

A zesty and hearty Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad combining spicy buffalo chicken with fresh greens and crunchy veggies for a flavorful, protein-packed meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through and juices run clear.
  4. Remove chicken from grill and toss in buffalo wing sauce until fully coated.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  6. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots.
  7. Top the salad with buffalo chicken strips and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
  8. Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the salad before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, add some toasted walnuts or celery sticks on the side to complement the buffalo flavors.