Description
If you’re craving a quick and nutritious meal, look no further than this Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad (High-Protein, Healthy). Bursting with flavor from zesty buffalo sauce and creamy Greek yogurt, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Serve it alone, in wraps, or atop greens for a satisfying lunch or snack. With its high protein content from shredded chicken and Greek yogurt, it’s the perfect choice for meal prep or a speedy weeknight dinner. In just under 10 minutes, you can whip up a healthy dish that will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup 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 salt (more to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Shred the chicken using two forks or a hand mixer until it's finely shredded.
- Finely chop the celery and green onions and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, celery, green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir until all ingredients are well mixed. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg