Creamy Buffalo Chicken Salad

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In this Buffalo wings-inspired chicken salad, Greek yogurt replaces more than half of the mayonnaise. We like the flavor of Frank's RedHot hot sauce, but Sriracha and Tabasco are delicious options too. Serve this healthy chicken salad as an open-face sandwich or scoop it on top of fresh salad greens.

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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands.

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Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, shallot, hot sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, celery and carrots. Top with blue cheese. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2016

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

175 Calories
12g Fat
4g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 175
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g 25%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Vitamin A 2765IU 55%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Folate 13mcg 3%
Sodium 551mg 24%
Calcium 62mg 5%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 4%
Potassium 222mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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