Description
This High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad is a flavorful and protein-packed dish that makes for a satisfying meal or snack. The combination of tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, and zesty buffalo sauce creates a delicious salad that is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
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 plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce
- ½ large lemon, juice of
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp kosher salt ((more to taste))
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Shred the Chicken: Use 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 hot sauce, celery, green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust Seasoning: Add more buffalo sauce for extra spiciness and adjust the amount of Greek yogurt to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Salad, High Protein Salad, Chicken Salad Recipe
