Description
A spicy and flavorful salad featuring grilled chicken tossed with fresh greens and topped with buffalo sauce and blue cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, spinach, and arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (or more to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brush with olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. After resting, slice the chicken into strips.
- In a bowl, toss the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots together.
- Drizzle the salad with ranch dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
- Drizzle additional buffalo sauce over the top if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the salad.
- Substitute grilled shrimp or tofu for the chicken for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg