High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad (Healthy, Easy)
If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying meal that packs a punch of flavor, the High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad is your go-to option. This delicious salad combines tender shredded chicken with zesty buffalo sauce and creamy Greek yogurt, creating a delightful dish that’s perfect for lunches, snacks, or meal prep. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s versatile enough to serve as a dip, sandwich filling, or salad on its own. Enjoy the burst of flavors while staying healthy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 4 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks or a hand mixer until it's in bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the celery and green onions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, chopped celery, green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until everything is evenly combined. Adjust spice levels by adding more buffalo sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg