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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad (Healthy, Easy)

High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad (Healthy, Easy)


  • Author: Laura Milligan
  • Total Time: 54 minute
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Enjoy a quick and nutritious meal with our High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad (Healthy, Easy). Perfect for lunch or snacks—try it today!


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 large lemon
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Shred cooked chicken using two forks or a hand mixer until fine.
  2. Finely chop the celery and green onions.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, celery, green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added crunch, consider tossing in some chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors. Substitute chicken with turkey or beef for variety.