High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese
A quick, healthy, and flavorful salad packed with protein, combining tenderloin chicken, buffalo sauce, and cottage cheese. Easy to prepare with customizable toppings for a satisfying lunch or family-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: High Protein Lunch
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 pound chicken tenderloins (or pre-cooked shredded chicken)
½ cup 2% cottage cheese
¼ cup 0% Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons buffalo sauce (Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo recommended)
2 teaspoons ranch seasoning (Hidden Valley recommended)
⅓ cup sweet onion (finely diced)
⅓ cup celery (finely diced)
⅓ cup cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
Pinch of black pepper (to taste)
Pinch of kosher salt (to season, as needed)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Season chicken tenderloins with black pepper and kosher salt
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until fully cooked
Let cool slightly, then dice into bite-sized pieces
In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning
Add cooked chicken, sweet onion, celery, and cheddar cheese to the bowl
Garnish with additional toppings if desired (optional additions in Step 7)
Notes
For time-saving, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or chicken breast
Substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt if unavailable
Cheddar can be replaced with mozzarella or vegan cheese
Add croutons or avocado for texture and flavor
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg