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Clean Buffalo Chicken Salad

Clean Buffalo Chicken Salad That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

This Clean Buffalo Chicken Salad is a flavor-packed, nutritious dish that satisfies your cravings while adhering to clean eating principles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Breast Well-shredded for a delightful mix.
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Style Sauce All-natural sauces like Tabasco recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Ghee or Clarified Butter Can substitute with olive oil for dairy-free.
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce Provides freshness and crunch.
  • 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper Can substitute with red or orange.
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Adjust quantity to meet heat tolerance.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Any small tomatoes can work.
  • 1 cup Cooked Black Beans Can swap with kidney or pinto beans.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend Exclude for a dairy-free version.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Can substitute with parsley.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Limes Can use lemon juice as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can replace with avocado oil.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken breast with melted ghee and buffalo sauce. Stir until evenly coated, then let sit to enhance flavors.
  2. In a large bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce as the fresh base. Ensure it's washed and dried properly.
  3. Layer the buffalo chicken mixture on top of the romaine, then add sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped yellow bell pepper, jalapeño slices, cooked black beans, and shredded Mexican cheese blend, topped with fresh cilantro.
  4. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice over the salad. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients, then serve immediately for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Choose high-quality, all-natural buffalo sauce for the best flavor. Prep ahead by shredding chicken in advance.

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