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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad with vibrant ingredients

High Protein Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

A delicious and protein-packed pasta salad combining tender pasta with shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty buffalo sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 ounces dry fusilli or rotini pasta Choose fusilli or rotini for best dressing hold.
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup buffalo sauce Adjust according to spice preference.
Dressings and Creaminess
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt Provides creaminess.
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing Or use 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Optional, adds brightness.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill
Seasonings
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles For topping before serving.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta slightly past al dente according to package instructions.
  2. After cooking, drain the pasta and briefly rinse it under cool water, then set it aside.
Preparing the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and blue cheese dressing (or mix in crumbled blue cheese).
  2. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the consistency with a tablespoon of water if necessary.
Combining the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, buffalo chicken, shredded carrots, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, and green onions.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently until every ingredient is evenly coated.
Chilling and Serving
  1. Stir in the chopped herbs, then chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  2. Just before serving, top with blue cheese crumbles and drizzle with extra buffalo sauce if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve.
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