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About This Recipe
Am I the only one who is always craving buffalo chicken? I don’t think I could ever get bored of it and especially not with this healthy buffalo chicken salad recipe!
This recipe includes tender, juicy chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce mixed with crunchy veggies and lathered in a creamy ranch or bleu cheese dressing…oh my lanta. IT’S SO GOOD!
This buffalo chicken salad is absolutely perfect to meal prep early in the week and use for lunches or a quick dinner. It holds up great in the fridge and there are so many ways to enjoy it!
If you’re looking for more super easy buffalo recipes, try my 2-ingredient pulled buffalo chicken and 5-ingredient buffalo chicken dip.
And if a little heat isn’t your thing, check out some of my sweeter chicken salad recipes like the rainbow chicken salad, apple and pecan chicken salad or cranberry and pecan chicken salad!
Why You’ll Love this Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
- It’s super easy and quick to whip up!
- A healthy, filling and satisfying meal. Made with just the right amount of kick!
- Awesome recipe for meal prep! Holds up very well in the fridge.
- Incredibly versatile with so many ways to enjoy it.
- Super macro-friendly! High protein, low carb, low fat and low calorie.
- Chicken – any type of cooked and shredded type of chicken will work for this recipe. Rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, canned chicken. Or you can make your own chicken at home to use like with this Basic Shredded Chicken.
- Bell pepper
- Celery
- Red onion
- Carrots
- Mayo – I used Hellman’s light mayo. If you prefer, you can sub with Greek yogurt.
- Buffalo sauce – I used Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce. Any favorite buffalo sauce works great here!
Don’t love mayo? Feel free to swap it out for Greek yogurt or cottage cheese!
How To Make
The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!
1. Wash and dice your veggies.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Fold using a wooden spoon until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
3. Taste and add any salt and/or pepper to taste.
4. Serve as a sandwich, on an open-faced piece of toast, in a lettuce wrap, or eat straight up!
Different Ways To Enjoy Your Buffalo Chicken Salad
- As a sandwich. The classic way!
- As open-faced sandwich. It’s like the same but double ha!
- As a wrap. Grab your favorite kind of tortilla and roll this chicken salad inside.
- On top of a salad. I like to eat this over a bed of romaine with a piece of toast on the side.
- Straight up. Yummy enough to eat as is!
Is this recipe spicy?
This recipe is not super spicy as the mayo helps to mellow out some of the spice. But if you are extra sensitive to spice, I would recommend using a mild buffalo sauce instead of regular or using less buffalo sauce.
Is this Buffalo Chicken Salad healthy?
It sure is! This chicken salad is packed with lean protein, four different vegetables (hello fiber!), and uses a small amount of mayo to bring creaminess. It has significantly less fat and calories than most chicken salad recipes.
Can I replace the mayo with something else?
We use a little bit of light mayo in this recipe and it goes a long way. I highly recommend it if you have it for the best flavor! But if you’re in a crunch, you can replace the mayo with plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free Greek yogurt. This will also give you a little extra protein!
Can I freeze this chicken salad?
I haven’t tried it, but I wouldn’t recommend it. I wouldn’t think the texture would remain the same. Definitely think this salad is best eaten fresh!
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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded chicken (500g) can use rotisserie, canned, grilled, Basic Shredded Chicken, etc.
- 1 red bell pepper (130g) finely diced
- 4 celery stalks (185g) finely diced
- 1/2 red onion (120g) finely diced
- 2 small carrots (120g) finely diced
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (80g)
- 1/3 cup light mayo or Greek yogurt
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Fold until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
- Taste and add any salt and/or pepper to taste.
- Serve as a sandwich, on toast, in a wrap or lettuce wrap, over a bed of greens or enjoy as is!
Equipment
- Vegetable chopper optional
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
