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Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Salad

Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Salad With 32g Protein

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Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Salad is a protein-packed, creamy salad with a spicy kick. It combines shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy Buffalo-flavored dressing topped with blue cheese. Quick to make and perfect for meal prep.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 2 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce, such as Frank’s RedHot
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 3 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken
  • ¾ cup chopped celery
  • ¾ cup chopped carrots
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced shallot, Buffalo hot sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, chopped celery, and chopped carrots to the bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Top the salad with crumbled blue cheese.
  4. Serve right away at room temperature, or refrigerate for about 2 hours until cold.

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Adjust the amount of Buffalo hot sauce to match your preferred spice level.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve on lettuce wraps, in a sandwich, or with crackers for a complete meal.
  • Swap blue cheese for feta if you prefer a milder flavor.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg