High Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Make this easy, mayo-free chicken salad using cottage cheese for a significant protein boost. It is a healthy, low-calorie lunch option perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the cooked, shredded chicken in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the cottage cheese, celery, red onion, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl.
- 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. Do not overmix.
- Season the chicken salad generously with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve your protein packed chicken salad on whole-wheat bread, in lettuce wraps, or with whole-grain crackers.
Notes
- For an even creamier texture, blend the cottage cheese separately until smooth before mixing it with the chicken.
- You can substitute celery with finely chopped bell pepper for added crunch and color.
- This recipe works well for keto chicken salad lunch preparation when served in lettuce cups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 85