Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad! This quick and easy recipe combines succulent shredded chicken with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing and zesty buffalo sauce, offering a nutritious meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. With 20 grams of protein per serving, this salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also keeps you energized throughout the day. Enjoy it as a dip with crunchy veggies, spread it in a wrap, or serve it over mixed greens for a refreshing twist. Customize the heat level to suit your palate, making this dish an adaptable favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 4 stalks green onion, finely 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 forks or a hand mixer until finely shredded.
- Finely chop the celery and green onions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, diced celery, diced green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Adjust seasoning to your liking by adding more buffalo sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg