Vibrant Buffalo Sauce Salad

Welcome back to my virtual cook book! Today, I'm excited to share with you a vibrant and flavorful salad that's sure to become a favorite in your household. This Creamy Buffalo Sauce Salad combines crisp vegetables, tangy buffalo sauce, and creamy dressing for a deliciously satisfying meal. If you are looking for more ways to incorporate vegetables into your day to day, give this recipe a try! I am sure you iwll love it. :)

Makes 2 Large Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 large head of romaine lettuce

• 1/2 cup pickled or regular red onions

• 1 medium-sized bell pepper

• 3/4 cup shredded carrots

• 1 avocado

• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

• Salt and pepper, to taste (start light and adjust to your preference)

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• 1/4 cup Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce

• 1/4 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  

Instructions:

Prepare the Salad Ingredients:

• Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

• Chop the pickled or regular red onions into small pieces.

• Dice the bell pepper into small pieces.

• Peel and dice the avocado.

• Crumble the goat cheese.

• Place all prepared vegetables and goat cheese into a large salad bowl. Make the Creamy Buffalo Sauce Dressing:

• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce, and non-fat plain Greek yogurt until well combined and creamy. Combine and Toss:

• Pour the creamy buffalo sauce dressing over the salad ingredients.

• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

• Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Optional Protein Addition:

• For added protein, consider adding pan-seared tofu, tempeh, chicken, or canned and rinsed garbanzo beans to the salad. I added baked chicken thighs to mine! Serve and Enjoy:

• Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures!
  

Nutrients per 1 Serving (Recipe is for 2 Servings):

• 100% of the adult daily recommended Vitamin C intake (Bell Peppers)

• 50% of the adult daily recommended Vitamin A intake (Carrots)

• 50% of the adult daily recommended Vitamin K intake (Lettuce)

• The salad is also rich with Vitamin B2, B6, Potassium, Copper, and Folate!

• This meal is immune supporting, friendly to the digestive system and the greek yogurt and goat cheese in the dressing offers some protein.

Tips:

• Feel free to customize this salad by adding your favorite vegetables or protein options.

• Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce and yogurt in the dressing to suit your preferred level of spiciness and creaminess.

• You can also serve this salad with a side of rice, quinoa, or baked sweet potatoes for a great carb source!

This salad is not only delicious, but it contains many micronutrients that are vital for overall health and well-being! Eating healthy and getting your daily dose of vegetables doesn't have to be boring or tasteless! Your health journey is all about finding meals that you actually enjoy eating and are simple to make!