Description
This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad is the perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and crunchy, with a boost of protein to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Made with shredded chicken, a tangy Buffalo cottage cheese dressing, and fresh veggies, this dish is easy to prepare, incredibly flavorful, and can be enjoyed in many different ways – from wraps to toast or straight from the bowl.
Ingredients
3/4 cup blended cottage cheese
1/2 cup Frank’s Buffalo sauce
1/2 ranch seasoning packet
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
3 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small blender or food processor, blend together the cottage cheese, Buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Chicken Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the chopped celery, carrots, and onion. Toss them together to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Add the Dressing:
- Pour the Buffalo cottage cheese dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir until everything is fully coated.
- Chill:
- Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve:
- Serve the Buffalo chicken salad on toast, in lettuce wraps, or straight from the bowl with a fork.
Notes
- Add crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar on top for extra flavor.
- For more spice, increase the Buffalo sauce or add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based shredded chicken and dairy-free cottage cheese.
- Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers, cucumbers, or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
