Name: Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast; 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce (or preferred buffalo sauce); 2 tablespoons light ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional, for extra flavor); 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and black pepper to taste; For Serving: Lettuce cups, bell pepper strips, or whole-wheat tortillas

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt

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Make this low calorie buffalo chicken salad using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a high protein, lightened up lunch option. This recipe is easy to meal prep.

Author: sarah_hearthbite
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Lunch
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce (or preferred buffalo sauce)
2 tablespoons light ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional, for extra flavor)
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving: Lettuce cups, bell pepper strips, or whole-wheat tortillas

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Instructions

Place the shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, light ranch or blue cheese dressing (if using), apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth.
Pour the dressing mixture over the shredded chicken.
Add the chopped celery and minced red onion to the bowl.
Mix all ingredients gently until the chicken is evenly coated.
Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
Taste and adjust buffalo sauce if you desire more heat.
Serve immediately in lettuce cups or chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. This salad is great for meal prep.

Notes

For a keto friendly buffalo chicken salad, skip any added sugar in your buffalo sauce and ensure your dressing choice is low carb.
If you want a no mayo buffalo chicken salad, the Greek yogurt provides the necessary binding agent.
To make this a light buffalo chicken dip alternative, increase the Greek yogurt slightly and serve warm with vegetable sticks.
This recipe yields a high protein buffalo chicken salad perfect for clean eating goals.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 220
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 450
Fat: 4
Saturated Fat: 1
Unsaturated Fat: 3
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 1
Protein: 40
Cholesterol: 105

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