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

Close-up of a generous serving of creamy cottage cheese chicken salad mixed with diced red onion and celery.
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Make this creamy, high-protein chicken salad using cottage cheese instead of mayonnaise. It is a quick, no-cook recipe perfect for healthy lunches or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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 dish, whisk together the Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
  4. Pour the mustard mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Add the salt and pepper.
  6. Use a fork or spoon to mix all ingredients thoroughly until the salad is creamy and well combined.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for later use as a sandwich filling or over greens.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, pulse the cottage cheese in a food processor briefly before mixing it with the other ingredients.
  • Add 1/4 cup of halved grapes or chopped apple for a touch of sweetness.
  • Serve this salad on whole-grain bread, in lettuce wraps, or with low-carb crackers for a complete meal.

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