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Quick High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad (No Mayo)

A mound of creamy cottage cheese chicken salad mixed with celery and topped generously with fresh dill.
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Make this creamy, high-protein chicken salad using cottage cheese instead of mayonnaise. It is fast to prepare, perfect for meal prep, and works well for a light lunch or 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
  • 2 tablespoons 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 bowl.
  2. Add the cottage cheese, chopped celery, red onion, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl.
  3. Use a fork or a hand mixer on low speed to gently combine the ingredients until the mixture is creamy but still has texture from the chicken pieces. Do not overmix.
  4. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  5. Chill the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
  6. Serve on lettuce wraps, whole-grain bread, or with crackers for a quick lunch.

Notes

  • For a low-carb chicken salad option, serve this mixture over crisp lettuce leaves instead of bread.
  • If you want a sweeter flavor, add 1/4 cup of halved grapes to the mix.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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