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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 red onion and celery, topped with fresh dill.
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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 satisfying sandwich filling.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the cooked, shredded chicken into a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Add the cottage cheese, chopped celery, and chopped red onion to the bowl.
  3. Add the fresh dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the mixture.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Use a fork or a hand mixer on low speed to gently combine all ingredients until the salad reaches your desired creamy consistency. Do not overmix if you prefer some texture.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for later. This is a great protein packed lunch option.

Notes

  • For a lower sodium option, use low-sodium cottage cheese.
  • If you want a slightly sweeter flavor, add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped grapes.
  • Serve this healthy chicken salad recipe on lettuce wraps for a low carb chicken salad, or use whole-grain bread for a healthy sandwich recipe.
  • This recipe is excellent for make ahead chicken salad; it keeps well for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

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