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

A close-up of creamy cottage cheese chicken salad mixed with chunks of celery and red onion, topped with fresh dill.
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Ditch the mayonnaise and supercharge your lunch with this creamy, high-protein chicken salad. Made with cottage cheese for a lighter, satisfying texture, this recipe is perfect for quick meal prep and low-carb diets.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended until smooth for best results)
  • 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. If you prefer a very smooth texture, place the cottage cheese into a food processor or blender and process until completely smooth.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, smooth cottage cheese, chopped celery, red onion, and fresh dill.
  3. Add the Dijon mustard and lemon juice to the mixture.
  4. Stir all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated and creamy.
  5. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. For the best flavor, cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve this high-protein chicken salad on lettuce wraps, whole-grain bread, or with low-carb crackers.

Notes

  • For a sweeter flavor, add 1/4 cup of halved grapes to the mix.
  • To keep this recipe low carb or keto chicken salad friendly, serve it in lettuce cups or alongside sliced cucumbers instead of bread.
  • This recipe is excellent for easy meal prep; it stores well in an airtight container for up to four days.

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Find it online: https://gourmetgaze.com/cottage-cheese-chicken-salad-recipe/