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Ultimate High-Protein, No-Mayo Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad (Ready in 10 Minutes)

A mound of creamy cottage cheese chicken salad mixed with diced celery and red onion, garnished with herbs.
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Make this creamy, high-protein chicken salad using cottage cheese instead of mayonnaise. It is a quick, healthy lunch idea perfect for meal prep or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Place the cooked, shredded chicken into a medium bowl.
  2. Add the cottage cheese, chopped celery, and chopped red onion to the bowl.
  3. In a small separate dish, whisk together the Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
  4. Pour the mustard mixture over the chicken and vegetable mixture.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Use a fork or spoon to mix all ingredients until the salad is well combined and creamy. Do not overmix if you prefer a chunkier texture.
  7. Taste the salad and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for later use as a sandwich filling or over greens.

Notes

  • For a smoother, more uniform texture, you can blend the cottage cheese briefly in a food processor before mixing it with the other ingredients.
  • Add 1/4 cup of chopped grapes or dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness.
  • If you want a low carb chicken salad option, serve this filling in lettuce cups instead of bread.
  • This recipe is excellent for easy meal prep; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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Find it online: https://cookifyme.com/cottage-cheese-chicken-salad-recipe/