Buffalo Chicken Salad (Healthy, Easy) Recipe
A healthy and easy Buffalo Chicken Salad combining tender shredded chicken with creamy Greek yogurt and spicy Buffalo sauce, balanced with fresh celery and green onions for a flavorful, protein-packed meal ready in just 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
- 4 stalks green onion, finely chopped
Dressing and Seasonings
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce
- ½ large lemon, juice of
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks or a hand mixer, shred the cooked chicken until finely pulled apart. Alternatively, pulse the chicken quickly in a food processor to shred it evenly.
- Prep Vegetables: Finely chop the celery and green onions to prepare them for mixing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, Buffalo sauce, chopped celery, chopped green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and coated with the dressing.
- Adjust Spiciness (Optional): If you prefer a spicier salad, increase the amount of Buffalo sauce and decrease the Greek yogurt accordingly to maintain the creamy texture but with more heat.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the Buffalo sauce quantity to control the level of heat according to preference.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or leafy salads.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Buffalo chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, easy chicken recipe, high protein salad, Greek yogurt dressing, spicy chicken salad
