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September 18, 2013

Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Spicy and creamy chicken salad sandwiches made healthier with Greek yogurt and green peppers.


Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches | www.chocolatemoosey.com

What’s your favorite kind of sandwich? When I’m ordering out, I like to order chicken salad, not the actual salad but the creamy sandwich kind. And I must say all chicken salad sandwiches are not created equal because I’ve had my fair share of pretty good and pretty bad. So what makes my Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe a good one? First, it’s a twist on everyone’s favorite hot wings. Then I substituted Greek yogurt for mayonnaise, added green pepper for crunch, and threw in garlic paste for extra oomph. Serve that all in a whole wheat pita pocket, and eating just got healthier.


Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches | www.chocolatemoosey.com

I made this sandwich for a recipe contest. I usually try not to gush, but the paste I used changed the way I cook. Have you ever bought fresh herbs but ended up throwing half of them away because they wilted? Guilty. This problem is solved with herb and spice pastes in a tube. You squeeze out the amount you want and done. No chopping, no wilting. I even made pesto with the basil paste without dragging out the food processor! Just whisk it with some olive oil and Parmesan cheese for a quick sauce. For my chicken salad, I used the garlic paste so you don’t have that strong bite from eating raw garlic. Unfortunately, I didn’t win, but that’s ok – I still made a very spectacular sandwich.

For the chicken, I prefer freshly cooked chicken; however, I also made it with canned chicken. It’s a great way to enjoy chicken salad while staying budget friendly. To maximize the healthy part, use low-fat or fat free ranch dressing and whole wheat bread. I used whole wheat sandwich pockets to serve mine.

Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden garlic paste
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded into pieces
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • Enough bread for 4 sandwiches (I used whole wheat pockets)
  • Lettuce

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, ranch, hot sauce (to taste), and garlic paste. Add the chicken and bell pepper. Serve with lettuce on bread of choice.

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© Carla Cardello (www.chocolatemoosey.com)

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Filed Under: Chicken + Turkey, Main Dishes, Sandwiches + More Tagged With: 4th of July/Picnic, bell peppers, buffalo chicken, garlic, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, ranch

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Comments

  1. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    September 18, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Squirrel is going to love youforever for this delish salad. Yum!

    Reply
  2. Vicki @ WITK says

    September 18, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    I’m a huge chicken salad and buffalo chicken fan. I love that you made this with Greek yogurt. Sounds perfect for lunch.

    Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    September 19, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    This little sandwich sounds like it has a TON of flavor!

    Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    September 23, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Carla,
    This sounds like a terrific lunch for my son. I’m a fan of the ginger paste–and leave it at my mother-in-law’s house often enough. It’s so very handy.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Eveline says

    March 4, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    This sandwhich looks delicious. I’m not sure whether we can get those whole weat pockets in The Netherlands as well, so I might try this with pitas maybe.. Anyway, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      March 4, 2015 at 7:55 AM

      Regular pita bread or even regular sandwich bread will work! I’ve also eaten it on a bagel once.

      Reply
  6. Meredith says

    December 10, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    I’m making this for my husband, but not as a sandwich. I’m going to send it with him for lunch, with pita chips and celery sticks on the side, sort of as a dip.

    Reply

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