Buffalo Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
181 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Description
This salad combines shredded chicken breast with a creamy dressing blending Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, dried dill, garlic powder, and salt. The mixture achieves a balanced spicy and tangy flavor profile. Thinly sliced celery and green onions are folded in to introduce a crisp texture and mild sharpness.
The salad is assembled by spooning 3-4 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into Boston Bibb or iceberg lettuce leaves, forming individual handheld servings. Sprinkling crumbled blue cheese on top adds a creamy and pungent note that complements the buffalo-style heat.
This preparation makes a flavorful, lower-carb way to enjoy buffalo chicken, suitable for sandwiches or as a light main dish. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dill dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups chicken breast shredded, cooked
- 2 celery thinly sliced, stalks
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1 head lettuce Boston Bib or iceberg lettuce, about 16 leaves, for serving
- blue cheese for serving, crumbled
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, dried dill, garlic powder and salt.
- Add the shredded chicken, celery and green onions on top of the dressing and stir well to combine.
- To serve, fill the lettuce cups with 3-4 tablespoons of the chicken salad mixture.
Notes
- Store the buffalo chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2lettuce cups | |
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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