Description
This High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad is a quick, healthy lunch option that delivers all the tangy, spicy flavor of buffalo wings without the guilt. Made with Greek yogurt and packed with protein, it’s perfect for meal prep and ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped (about 2 medium breasts)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese or feta (optional, for topping)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: If you haven’t already, shred or chop your cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place it in a medium mixing bowl. Using a rotisserie chicken makes this step instantaneous.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, and fresh lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Mix the Salad: Pour the yogurt and buffalo sauce mixture over the chicken in the large bowl. Add the chopped celery, red onion, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Season and Chill: Gently fold everything together until the chicken is evenly coated. Season with salt and black pepper to your liking. For the best flavor, cover the bowl and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Notes
Smart Swaps: Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with plain dairy-free yogurt. Adjust buffalo sauce heat level to preference. Don’t skip the chilling step for best flavor. Store in airtight container for 3-4 days. Do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg