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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

A mound of creamy cottage cheese chicken salad mixed with fresh dill and red onion pieces, served on a white plate.
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Make a creamy, high-protein chicken salad by replacing mayonnaise with cottage cheese. This recipe is quick to prepare and works well for meal prepping lunches.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place the cooked chicken and cottage cheese into a medium bowl.
  2. Use a fork or a hand mixer to break down the cottage cheese slightly and mix it thoroughly with the chicken until the mixture is creamy.
  3. Stir in the chopped celery, minced red onion, fresh dill, and Dijon mustard.
  4. Season the salad with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Chill the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, add 1 tablespoon of dill pickle relish.
  • For a lower carb option, serve this salad in lettuce cups or over mixed greens instead of bread.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese separately before mixing it with the chicken.
  • This salad keeps well for up to four days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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