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Ultimate High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad (Mayo Free)

A scoop of creamy cottage cheese chicken salad mixed with red onion and celery, 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 or low-carb diets.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Place the cooked, shredded chicken into a medium mixing bowl.
  2. In a food processor or blender, combine the cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This step is key for a mayo-free texture.
  3. Pour the smooth cottage cheese mixture over the shredded chicken.
  4. Add the diced celery, minced red onion, fresh dill, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
  5. Fold all ingredients together gently until everything is evenly combined and coated in the creamy dressing.
  6. Taste the cottage cheese chicken salad and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For the creamiest texture, use small curd cottage cheese and blend it until completely smooth before mixing with the chicken.
  • If you prefer a sweeter salad, add 1/4 cup of halved grapes or dried cranberries.
  • Serve this high-protein chicken salad on low-carb lettuce wraps for a keto chicken salad option, or use it as a healthy sandwich filling on whole-grain bread.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal planning; it keeps well for up to four days in the refrigerator.

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