Description
A high-protein salad designed to support muscle growth and recovery, featuring buffalo-flavored chicken and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Top with buffalo chicken and crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra protein, add hard-boiled eggs.
- Use Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative to blue cheese.
- Meal prep tip: Store dressing separately to keep greens crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
