Buffalo Chicken Salad (Healthy, Easy) Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Salad is a healthy, easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. It combines shredded chicken with crunchy celery and green onions, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt and tangy Buffalo sauce dressing. Packed with protein and flavor, this salad offers a spicy kick while keeping calories and fat in check.
- 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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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
- 4 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- 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. 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, rotisserie chicken, or leftover chicken for the shredding.
- For a milder flavor, reduce the Buffalo sauce and increase Greek yogurt.
- This salad can be served on its own, over greens, or as a sandwich filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust salt according to taste, especially if your Buffalo sauce is already salty.
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