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Buffalo Blue Cheese Low Carb Chicken Salad - Zesty, Creamy, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked chicken: 3 cups, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)
  • Celery: 2 ribs, finely chopped
  • Green onions: 2–3, thinly sliced
  • Blue cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
  • Greek yogurt: 1/2 cup, plain, full-fat or 2%
  • Mayonnaise: 1/4 cup (avocado oil or classic)
  • Buffalo hot sauce: 1/3–1/2 cup (Frank’s-style)
  • Lemon juice or white vinegar: 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Onion powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika: 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper: to taste
  • Fresh parsley or chives: 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional)
  • Romaine leaves or butter lettuce: for serving (optional)
  • Cucumber slices, celery sticks, or mixed greens: for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken. Shred or dice cooked chicken into bite-size pieces. If using rotisserie, remove skin and bones first. Aim for small, even pieces so the dressing coats everything well.
  2. Chop the veggies. Finely chop celery and slice green onions. This adds crunch and freshness that balances the spicy buffalo sauce.
  3. Make the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buffalo hot sauce, lemon juice or vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika if using. Taste and adjust the hot sauce level. You want it punchy but not overpowering.
  4. Fold in the blue cheese. Stir in crumbled blue cheese. It should melt slightly into the dressing while still leaving some chunks for texture.
  5. Add chicken and veggies. Add the chicken, celery, and green onions to the bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Chill for best flavor. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes. This helps the flavors settle and the dressing thicken slightly.
  7. Serve your way. Spoon into lettuce cups, pile over a bed of greens, or serve with crunchy veggies. Sprinkle with extra blue cheese and fresh herbs if you like.
  8. Adjust right before serving. If the salad thickens too much, stir in a splash of buffalo sauce or a tablespoon of yogurt to loosen it up. Taste and tweak the salt and heat once more.