Description
This Buffalo Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese is a creamy, high-protein dish perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch. Made with shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and protein-rich cottage cheese, it’s a flavorful, spicy salad that can be served in sandwiches, wraps, or over greens.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shredded cooked chicken (boiled or rotisserie)
- ½ cup cottage cheese (2% recommended)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (0% fat)
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup finely diced celery
- ¼ cup finely diced sweet onion
- ½ cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Cook & Shred Chicken:
- Boil chicken in water and chicken broth for 15 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Drain, let cool, and shred. (Or use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.)
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Add shredded chicken, celery, onion, and cheddar cheese to the dressing.
- Stir until everything is well coated.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve chilled with crackers, in a sandwich, in wraps, or over greens.
Notes
- Make it Spicier: Add extra buffalo sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Lower Fat Option: Use fat-free cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.
- Dairy-Free: Substitute with dairy-free yogurt and cheese alternatives.
- Extra Crunch: Add chopped bell peppers or shredded carrots.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Salad, Meal Prep
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
