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Ultimate High-Protein, No-Mayo Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad (Ready in 10 Minutes)

A serving of creamy cottage cheese chicken salad mixed with celery and red onion, topped with fresh dill.
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Make this creamy, high-protein chicken salad using cottage cheese instead of mayonnaise. It is a quick, healthy lunch option 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
  • 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 into a medium 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 vegetable mixture.
  5. Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly combined and creamy. Do not overmix.
  6. Season the salad with salt and pepper to your preference.
  7. Stir in the fresh dill.
  8. Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, you can blend the cottage cheese briefly before mixing it with the chicken.
  • Serve this salad on lettuce wraps for a low-carb option, or use it as a filling for healthy sandwich recipes.
  • This recipe is excellent for easy meal prep; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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