Description
Light, creamy, and full of protein, this Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is your go-to for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner. It’s flavorful, refreshing, and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for a richer taste)
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup grapes, halved (or diced apples for a crunch)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill (optional but highly recommended)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, celery, red onion, and grapes. Toss until evenly mixed.
- Stir in the dill and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Mix gently to keep the creamy texture intact.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Serve chilled over greens, in a wrap, or on your favorite bread.
Notes
Avoid over-mixing to maintain texture. For extra flavor, add a splash of hot sauce or a teaspoon of mustard. This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken salad, cottage cheese, healthy, lunch, high protein