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Ultimate High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad (Mayo-Free & Ready in 15 Minutes)

A mound of creamy cottage cheese chicken salad mixed with diced red onion and celery, garnished with green onion.
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Make this easy, protein-packed chicken salad using cottage cheese instead of mayonnaise. It is a healthy chicken salad perfect for quick lunches, meal prep, or light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the cooked, shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Blend briefly with an immersion blender or whisk until mostly smooth for a creamy texture.
  3. Add the diced celery, red onion, and fresh dill to the chicken.
  4. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  7. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, serve this salad in crisp lettuce cups or hollowed-out cucumber halves instead of bread.
  • You can customize this recipe by adding 1/4 cup of halved grapes or chopped pecans for extra texture and flavor.
  • This healthy chicken salad is excellent for easy meal prep; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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