Description
My kitchen counters have seen it all. School projects and spilled milk. Laughing toddlers and late-night homework sessions. Through it all, one thing remains true: we love our Buffalo chicken. But we also need real nourishment. That is why I created this High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese. It started as a desperate Tuesday dinner. I had leftover chicken and a tub of cottage cheese. My crew devoured it. Now, this High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese is a weekly staple. The creamy texture perfectly tames the spicy kick. You get all the flavor of your favorite wing dip, but with clean, satisfying protein. We eat it for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack. I love that I can feel good about serving this. Every bite of this High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese fuels active bodies. It is truly a family win.
Ingredients
3 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
1 cup Full-fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup Buffalo hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
1/2 cup Celery (diced small)
1/4 cup Green onion (sliced)
1/4 cup Blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Instructions
- Place your cooked chicken in a large mixing bowl
- Add the full-fat cottage cheese directly to the bowl
- Pour in the Buffalo hot sauce. Start with 1/4 cup if you prefer less heat
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the top
- Toss in the diced celery and sliced green onions
- Using a fork, stir everything together until fully combined
- Taste your High Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese. Adjust the salt and Buffalo sauce as needed
- Fold in the blue cheese crumbles if you are using them
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour to let the flavors meld
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best creamy texture. Low-fat versions can become watery.
Always shred your chicken finely so it absorbs the dressing better.
Let the salad rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Do not skip the celery – it adds crunch and freshness.
This salad thickens slightly as it chills. Stir in a splash of milk or extra hot sauce before serving if needed.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.25 cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: high protein, buffalo chicken, salad, cottage cheese, gluten free, healthy