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High Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad (No Mayo)

A spoonful of creamy cottage cheese chicken salad, garnished with fresh dill, lifted above a white plate.
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Make this simple, creamy cottage cheese chicken salad for a high-protein, mayo-free lunch. It is quick to prepare and perfect for meal prepping.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place the cooked, shredded chicken in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the cottage cheese to the bowl. Use a fork to gently break up the cottage cheese curds slightly, mixing them with the chicken.
  3. Add the chopped celery, minced red onion, Dijon mustard, dried dill, pepper, and salt to the mixture.
  4. Stir all ingredients together until they are well combined and the salad is creamy.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.

Notes

  • Serve this salad on whole-grain bread, in lettuce cups, or with low-carb crackers for a light meal.
  • For a sweeter flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of halved grapes or dried cranberries.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal planning and can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.
  • If you are following a keto meal plan delivery, omit any added fruit.

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