Description

This Buffalo Chicken Salad is a creamy, spicy, and protein-packed dish that delivers all the bold flavors of buffalo wings without the extra calories. Made with lean shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and a Greek yogurt-based dressing, this salad is a healthy and satisfying option for wraps, sandwiches, or lettuce cups. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a quick dinner, this dish is easy to make and bursting with flavor!

Ingredients

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4 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup buffalo hot sauce
Juice of ½ large lemon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, celery, and green onions.
Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Combine & Mix: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Chill & Serve: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Notes

For extra crunch, add diced bell peppers or shredded carrots.
Make it a wrap by serving in a whole wheat tortilla with lettuce.
For a low-carb option, serve in lettuce cups instead of a sandwich.
Adjust the heat by adding more or less buffalo sauce.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days for easy meal prep.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad, Lunch
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American