Zesty Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad (High-Protein & Summer-Ready)

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If you're looking for a pasta salad that packs a punch and keeps your macros tight, this High-Protein and Summer-Ready Zesty Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad checks every box. With shredded chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy, tangy buffalo cheese dressing, it's the perfect make-ahead lunch for sunny days or your next backyard BBQ. Bonus: it’s loaded with protein and just the right touch of heat to wake up your taste buds.

Author: The Honey Buckle

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Information (per serving, makes 6 servings): Calories: 405 | Protein: 45.5g | Carbohydrates: 23.5 | Fat: 15.5g

🛒 Ingredients for Zesty Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad (High-Protein & Summer-Ready)

• 8 oz dry pasta (bowtie or fusilli recommended)

• 2 lb packed shredded chicken

• 1 cup shredded carrots (95g)

• 1 cup diced celery (120g)

• 1 cup diced bell pepper (130g)

• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt and pepper, to taste

  
  

Buffalo Cheese Dressing:

• 3/4 cup Greek yogurt

• 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbles

• 1/4 cup hot sauce

• Salt and pepper, to taste

  
  

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook Pasta:   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
   

2. Prep Veggies & Sauce:   Shred/chop carrots, dice celery and bell pepper, chop parsley. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, feta crumbles, hot sauce and salt/pepper until smooth and creamy.
   

3. Assemble Salad:   In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, shredded chicken, veggies, and dressing. Stir well. Finish with parsley and lemon juice.
   

   

4. Chill & Serve:   Let it sit in the fridge for 30+ minutes so the flavors meld. Serve cold and enjoy that spicy, creamy, crunchy perfection.

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