Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad Without Mayo
A creamy, spicy, high protein chicken salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo. Perfect for easy lunches, healthy dinners, and weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Salad
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
- 2 celery stalks finely chopped
- 2 green onions sliced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- For the Dressing
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook and shred the chicken if not using rotisserie chicken. Let it cool slightly before mixing.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add shredded chicken, celery, green onions, and carrots to a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For the best flavor, refrigerate the Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Rotisserie chicken works great for quick meal prep and easy dinners.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
- Greek yogurt keeps the salad creamy without using mayo.
- Add extra celery or carrots for more crunch and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- If the salad thickens after chilling, stir in a small spoonful of Greek yogurt before serving.
- Serve with lettuce wraps, crackers, toasted bread, or inside tortillas for easy meals.
- For extra protein, use chicken breast instead of canned chicken.
- Fresh vegetables should be added right before serving for the best texture.