Ultimate Creamy No-Mayo Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad (Meal Prep Ready)
Ditch the heavy mayonnaise and create a satisfying, high-protein lunch with this simple cottage cheese chicken salad. It is creamy, fresh, and perfect for quick meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
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 chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese into a food processor or blender. Process until completely smooth and creamy. This step is key for a no-mayo texture.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, the smooth cottage cheese mixture, chopped celery, and red onion.
- Add the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to combine.
- Serve this high protein chicken salad in lettuce cups, on whole-grain bread for a healthy sandwich filling, or with raw vegetables.
Notes
- For a low carb chicken salad, serve this mixture over a bed of mixed greens instead of using bread.
- You can easily customize this recipe by adding 1/4 cup of halved grapes or chopped pecans for extra texture.
- This recipe is excellent for make ahead meals; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, add one teaspoon of water or lemon juice at a time until you reach your desired texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 105