Buffalo Chicken Salad

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This salad takes the main components of buffalo chicken wings--chicken, hot sauce, blue cheese and celery--and tosses them together in a refreshing salad that is significantly lower in fat and calories than the dish that inspired it. If you like spicy food, add more hot sauce; this is a mild version. recipe courtesy of hallmark magazine.

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Steps

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Preheat the broiler.

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In a medium bowl , combine 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the hot pepper sauce.

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Add the chicken and toss.

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Transfer the chicken to a broiler pan and sprinkle on both sides with the paprika and 1 / 2 teaspoon of the salt.

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Broil 6 inches from the heat , turning once , for 8 to 10 minutes , or until cooked through.

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Place on a plate to cool slightly.

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When cool enough to handle , cut into bite-size pieces.

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Meanwhile , prepare the celery , carrots and scallions , and put them in a large salad bowl , tossing well to combine.

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In a blender or mini food processor , combine the blue cheese , milk , yogurt , vinegar , remaining 2 teaspoons oil , remaining 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce and remaining 1 / 2 teaspoon salt.

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Process until smooth.

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Add the dressing , chicken and lettuce to the salad bowl , tossing gently to combine.

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Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, cayenne pepper sauce, boneless skinless chicken breasts, hot paprika, salt, celery ribs, carrots, scallions, blue cheese, 1% low-fat milk, plain low-fat yogurt, red wine vinegar, romaine lettuce