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Prep Time15 minutes
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Cook Time15 minutes
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Serving1
A spicy, tangy, and protein-packed salad bowl with a creamy light Caesar twist — all the satisfaction of comfort food with a healthy, clean-eating spin. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
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Ingredients
Protein
Chicken breast
Pinch of salt
Pinch of garlic powder
Pinch of smoked paprika
Buffalo Sauce (Homemade)
hot sauce
olive oil
tahini or Greek yogurt
apple cider vinegar
Base & Toppings
Dry quinoa
Chopped romaine or kale
Avocado, sliced
Cherry tomatoes, halved
chickpeas or pumpkin seeds
Light Caesar Dressing
Plain Greek yogurt or blended white beans
Garlic clove, finely grated
Dijon mustard
Lemon juice
Anchovy filet or capers
Olive oil
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
Nutrition
per serving
- Daily Value*
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Calories450 kcal
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Protein42g
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Protein42g
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Carbs28g
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Fat22g
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Fiber7g
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Sugar4g
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Sodium900mg
Instructions
Preheat oven or air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Toss chickpeas or pumpkin seeds with a small drizzle of olive oil, salt, and optional paprika. Roast for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy.
Rinse dry quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer. Add to a small saucepan with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Season chicken with salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Grill, bake, or air-fry until fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes per side, or until internal temp hits 74°C / 165°F). Slice the cooked chicken, then toss in your buffalo sauce.
In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce, olive oil, tahini (or yogurt), and apple cider vinegar.
In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, garlic, Dijon, lemon juice, anchovy/capers, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional nutritional yeast until creamy.
In a serving bowl, layer quinoa, chopped romaine or kale, avocado, and cherry tomatoes. Add buffalo chicken on top. Drizzle Caesar dressing generously. Sprinkle roasted chickpeas or pumpkin seeds for crunch. Garnish with a lemon wedge if desired.
Tips and Substitutions
- Replace chicken with crispy tofu or tempeh tossed in buffalo sauce
- Mix a spoon of hummus into the Caesar dressing for richness
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