High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad
A quick and easy high-protein buffalo chicken salad made with shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and bold buffalo flavor. Perfect for meal prep and healthy lunches.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Serves
4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Method
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Chop the celery and green onion, then add to the bowl with the chicken.
- Add cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything together until fully combined and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Stir before serving for best texture.
- Adjust buffalo sauce for more or less heat.
- Great served in wraps, sandwiches, lettuce cups, or with crackers.