Description
A delicious, quick, and healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad recipe: tender chicken, crunchy pickles, and sweet onions tossed in a creamy, spicy buffalo dressing. Perfect for Keto, Paleo, and Whole30.
Ingredients
-
3 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
-
1/2 cup pickles, chopped
-
1/2 cup sweet onion, finely diced
-
3/4 cup mayonnaise (use compliant for Whole30)
-
1/2 cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot)
-
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
-
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
-
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
-
Combine: Add chopped chicken, pickles, onion, and dill to a large bowl.
-
Season: Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
-
Mix: Add buffalo sauce and mayonnaise. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
-
Finish: Garnish with extra dill. Serve immediately or chill.
Notes
-
Whole30: Use compliant mayo like Primal Kitchen or homemade.
-
Serving: Great in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or over a green salad.
-
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
-
Variations: Add blue cheese crumbles or shredded cheddar if not Whole30/Paleo.
-
Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken for the fastest prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (entire recipe)
- Calories: ≈ 2,900 kcal
- Sugar: ≈ 12 g
- Sodium: ≈ 6,800 mg
- Fat: ≈ 240 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈ 35 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 195 g
- Trans Fat: ≈ 4 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈ 20 g
- Fiber: ≈ 3 g
- Protein: ≈ 160 g
- Cholesterol: ≈ 520 mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Salad, Healthy Chicken Salad, 10 Minute Meal, Keto Lunch, Whole30 Chicken Salad, Spicy Chicken Salad, Meal Prep, Low Carb Recipe