High Protein Buffalo Pasta Salad
A creamy, spicy pasta salad packed with protein, perfect for potlucks and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crumbled blue cheese for topping
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Don’t forget to stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick! Once cooked, drain and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Chicken: If you haven’t already, shred your cooked chicken.
- Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and buffalo sauce. Stir until it’s beautifully blended.
- Chop Those Veggies: While your pasta cools, dice the celery, carrots, and green onions.
- Combine It All: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shredded chicken, mixed sauce, and diced veggies. Give it a good toss.
- Season It Up: Finally, taste your salad and season with salt and pepper.
- Chill & Serve: Cover the bowl and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Adjust the buffalo sauce to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, buffalo chicken, high protein, meal prep, comfort food