High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad, a quick and nutritious dish that’s perfect for meal prep or a healthy weeknight dinner. Combining tender shredded chicken with zesty flavors, this salad is rich in protein and made healthier with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Whether you enjoy it as a dip with veggies, a filling in wraps, or on its own, it’s versatile enough to suit any occasion. You can easily adjust the heat by modifying the amount of buffalo sauce to match your taste preference. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this salad is not only delicious but also a breeze to make!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- â…“ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 4 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Shred the chicken using two forks or a hand mixer until finely shredded.
- Finely chop the celery and green onions on a cutting board.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, chopped celery and green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; add more buffalo sauce for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg