# Crunchy buffalo chicken pasta salad

Crunchy buffalo chicken pasta salad: 518 kcal and 58 g protein per serving.

Updated 2026-10-24 · data v2026-10-23.1

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| kcal | 518 |
| Protein | 58 g |
| Carbs | 44 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Cost | $3.56 (est.) |
| Prep | 8 min |
| Cook | 10 min |
| Total | 18 min |
| Effort | Flavorful (Effort: 2 of 3) |

Gluten-free if your protein pasta and light mayo are labeled gluten-free.

## Ingredients

- [Protein pasta, dry (chickpea)](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/protein-pasta-dry): 2.1 oz (60 g)
- [Chicken breast, cooked](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/chicken-breast-cooked): 4.2 oz (120 g)
- [Hot sauce](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/hot-sauce): 1 tbsp (15 g)
- [Nonfat Greek yogurt](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/nonfat-greek-yogurt): 0.25 cup (60 g)
- [Garlic powder](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/garlic-powder): 0.25 tsp (1 g)
- [Celery](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/celery): 0.5 cup (40 g)
- [Carrots](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/carrots): 0.25 cup (30 g)
- [Red onion](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/red-onion): 2 tbsp (15 g)
- [Light mayonnaise](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/light-mayo): 2 tsp (10 g)

## Steps

1. Boil the protein pasta, drain, and rinse cold.
2. Whisk yogurt, light mayo, garlic powder, and hot sauce.
3. Dice celery, carrots, and red onion.
4. Toss chicken, pasta, vegetables, and dressing until coated.
5. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving cold.

Not medical advice.

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