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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 shredded chicken, red onion, and green onions on a white plate.
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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.

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
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped grapes or sliced almonds for crunch

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. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
  4. Pour the mustard mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Use a fork or spatula to gently mix all ingredients until the salad is creamy and well combined. If you like a smoother texture, pulse briefly in a food processor.
  7. Stir in any optional additions like grapes or almonds now.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. This is a great sandwich filling idea or low carb chicken salad option.

Notes

  • For an extra smooth texture, blend the cottage cheese alone in a food processor until completely smooth before mixing it with the chicken.
  • This salad keeps well for up to 4 days in the refrigerator, making it excellent for easy meal prep salads.
  • Serve this protein packed lunch on lettuce wraps for a gluten free chicken salad, or on whole-grain bread for a satisfying sandwich.

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