Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad RecipeProtein Buffalo Chicken Salad RecipeProtein Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe brings spicy confidence, because bland lunches deserve dramatic exits and bold flavors today, obviously.
This vegan buffalo salad replaces chicken using protein-rich chickpeas, delivering fiery attitude without complicated cooking or emotional commitment.
Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe satisfies cravings, supports wellness goals, and still lets you complain about calories later.
Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
Protein Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe combines chickpeas, buffalo sauce, crunchy vegetables, and creamy vegan dressing for a spicy protein-rich meal.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas — 2 cups drained
- Buffalo sauce — 3 tablespoons
- Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
- Celery — 1 cup chopped
- Carrot — ½ cup shredded
- Vegan mayonnaise — ⅓ cup
- Lemon juice — 1 tablespoon
- Garlic powder — ½ teaspoon
- Salt — ¼ teaspoon
- Black pepper — ¼ teaspoon
- Green onion — 2 tablespoons sliced
- Instructions in steps
Instructions
- Heat olive oil (1 tablespoon) in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chickpeas (2 cups) and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour buffalo sauce (3 tablespoons) over chickpeas and stir.
- Cook another 3–5 minutes until coated.
- Transfer mixture into a bowl.
- Add celery (1 cup) and carrot (½ cup).
- Stir in vegan mayonnaise (⅓ cup) and lemon juice (1 tablespoon).
- Season with garlic powder (½ teaspoon), salt, and black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly and garnish with green onion.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 330Total Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 13 g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Vitamin A: 45%Iron: 16%
Vitamin C: 12%
Magnesium: 14%
Potassium: 11%
Any additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor for the recipe
- Add diced avocado for creaminess.
- Serve inside wraps or sandwiches.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika for depth.
- Chill before serving for stronger flavor.
- Add extra buffalo sauce for heat.
