Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad
This is a variation of our healthy chicken salad base recipe. We love classic chicken salad, but sometimes it’s fun to add a little pizazz! This healthy buffalo chicken salad is packed with lean protein, colorful vegetables, and a dash of heat to nourish your body and satisfy your tastebuds.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (olive or canola oil based)
- 1-2 Tablespoons Frank’s hot sauce
- 1 Tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (~½ teaspoon)
- 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken (~10 ounces cooked)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- 1 small celery stalk, diced ½" (~¼ cup)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, hot sauce, parsley, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl. Mix together.
- Add chicken, cheese, carrots, and celery. Using a spatula, fold until all ingredients are combined.
- Eat on its own with whole grain crackers or make a sandwich, wrap, or green salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1632IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 1mg