Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad (High-Protein, Healthy) Recipe
This Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad is a high-protein, healthy dish that’s perfect for a quick and delicious meal. Packed with flavor and easy to make, it’s a great option for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
- 4 stalks green onion, finely chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (I use nonfat)
- ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce
- ½ large lemon, juice of
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt (more to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Shred the Chicken: Use either 2 forks or a hand mixer to shred the chicken. Finely chop the celery and green onions.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, celery, green onions, lemon juice, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Adjust the buffalo sauce and Greek yogurt amounts to your desired spice level.
Notes
- You can serve this buffalo chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers for a versatile meal.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for quick meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Salad, High-Protein, Healthy, Easy Recipe
