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Ultimate High-Protein, No-Mayo Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

A mound of creamy cottage cheese chicken salad mixed with red onion and herbs, topped with fresh dill.
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Make this creamy, high-protein cottage cheese chicken salad instead of your usual mayonnaise version. It is quick to prepare, perfect for easy lunch meal prep, and works well in sandwiches or lettuce wraps.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place the cottage cheese into a food processor or blender. Process until the cottage cheese is completely smooth and creamy, resembling a thick dressing.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, and diced red onion.
  3. Add the blended cottage cheese mixture, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the chicken mixture.
  4. Stir all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated and the salad is well combined.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
  6. For the best texture, cover the bowl and chill the cottage cheese chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a lower carb option, serve this salad in crisp lettuce cups instead of bread.
  • If you prefer a sweeter salad, add 1/4 cup of halved red grapes during the final mixing step.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prepping; it stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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