Description
This Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad is a high-protein, healthy meal combining spicy buffalo chicken with creamy yogurt and crunchy veggies. Perfect for quick lunches, wraps, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded or diced
- 1/4 cup green onions or red onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese or feta (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish)
- Lettuce, wraps, or bread (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a mixing bowl and coat with buffalo sauce.
- Mix in Greek yogurt or cottage cheese to desired creaminess.
- Stir in chopped celery, carrots, and onions. Season with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Fold in crumbled blue cheese if using, and garnish with herbs.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Enjoy over greens, in wraps, or on sandwiches.
Notes
- Use cottage cheese or avocado for different creamy textures.
- Add cucumber, radishes, chickpeas, or boiled eggs for variety.
- Store up to 3 days in the fridge; stir before serving if needed.
- Make dairy-free with yogurt alternatives and no cheese.
- Add extra hot sauce or cayenne for more spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
