High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad (Healthy, Easy)
Looking for a quick, nutritious meal that’s bursting with flavor? This High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad is your perfect solution! With tender shredded chicken enveloped in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing and a kick of buffalo sauce, this salad is not only satisfying but also packed with 20 grams of protein per serving. It’s ideal for busy lunches or as a crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings. Enjoy it straight from the bowl, as a dip with fresh veggies, or stuffed into wraps for an easy-to-eat meal. Customize the heat level to suit your taste, and prepare to delight your palate with every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 stalks green onion, chopped
- Juice of ½ large lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks or a hand mixer until finely shredded.
- Finely chop the celery and green onions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, celery, green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Adjust the seasoning by adding more buffalo sauce for extra heat if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg