Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad (High-Protein, Healthy)
This Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad is your new go-to meal for a quick, protein-packed delight! In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a zesty and flavorful salad that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner. With tender shredded chicken tossed in creamy Greek yogurt and spicy buffalo sauce, this healthy dish is versatile enough to fit various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Meal
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 4 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (nonfat recommended)
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- Juice of ½ large lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Shred cooked chicken using forks or a hand mixer until bite-sized.
- 2. Finely chop celery and green onions for added crunch.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, chopped veggies, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired; add more buffalo sauce for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg