Buffalo Chicken Salad (Healthy, Easy) Recipe
A flavorful and healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad made with tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, and zesty buffalo sauce, all balanced with creamy Greek yogurt for a nutritious and easy-to-make dish perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
- 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 Salad
- 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, juiced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp kosher salt, more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Shred the Chicken: Use two forks or a hand mixer to shred your cooked chicken. Alternatively, you can pulse the chicken in a food processor to achieve the shredded texture. Next, finely chop the celery and green onions.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, chopped celery, green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Adjust Flavor: For those who enjoy a spicier flavor, increase the amount of buffalo sauce and reduce the Greek yogurt to maintain the right consistency and heat level.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- This salad can be served on its own, as a sandwich filling, or with lettuce wraps.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce according to your preferred spice level.
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