Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad (High-Protein, Healthy)
Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad is a bold, high-protein dish made with shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, and crunchy veggies. It’s creamy, satisfying, and perfect for quick meals, meal prep, or post-workout fuel—no mayo required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10–25 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or light mayo)
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded or finely chopped carrot
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: blue cheese crumbles or green onions for topping
Instructions
- Place shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Add Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until chicken is evenly coated.
- Fold in celery, red onion, and carrots for added crunch.
- Taste and adjust buffalo sauce or yogurt as needed for desired heat and creaminess.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving, or serve immediately if preferred.
- Top with blue cheese crumbles or green onions just before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut.
- Swap Greek yogurt for plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version.
- Add chopped pickles for a tangy twist.
- Mix in a chopped hard-boiled egg for extra protein.
- Serve in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or over salad greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
