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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad: A Zesty, Protein-Packed Delight

Discover a delicious Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad, packed with protein and fresh veggies, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Fusilli Pasta can substitute with gluten-free pasta
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots or chopped bell pepper
  • 1 cup Diced Celery cucumber can be a substitute
  • 1 cup Diced Bell Pepper try other bell peppers or radishes
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Blue Cheese Dressing Greek yogurt dressing is a lighter alternative
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles feta cheese is a milder substitute
  • 1 tblsp Hot Sauce adjust for heat preference
For Flavor
  • 1 tblsp Dill or parsley for a different flavor
  • 1 tblsp Parsley substitute with cilantro if desired
  • 2 tblsp Lemon Juice or vinegar as an alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
  1. Cook pasta by boiling salted water, adding fusilli, and cooking until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. Prep veggies: shred carrots, dice celery and bell pepper, and chop dill and parsley.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, shredded chicken, veggies, and blue cheese dressing.
  4. Fold in blue cheese crumbles, hot sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add dill and parsley, squeeze lemon juice, mix well, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is meal prep friendly and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Ideal for quick lunches or snacks throughout the week.

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