Description
Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese is a creamy, high-protein lunch that satisfies without weighing you down. This easy recipe blends shredded chicken with cottage cheese, plain Greek yogurt, crisp celery, red onion, and a bright lemony note for flavor. Gluten-free and meal-prep friendly, it works beautifully in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or over greens. Optional grapes or sliced almonds add texture and a touch of sweetness for delicious, healthy lunches. It’s macro-friendly and perfect for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup halved grapes (optional for sweetness)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley or sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt.
- Add celery, red onion, and grapes if using.
- Stir in lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until evenly combined and creamy.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Serve in a sandwich, wrap, lettuce cups, or over greens.
Notes
- Naturally gluten-free
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld
- Great for meal prep and make-ahead lunches
- Optional add-ins: chopped parsley or sliced almonds
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch
- Method: Assemble and Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese, high protein lunch, gluten free salad, cottage cheese chicken salad, meal prep lunch, Greek yogurt chicken salad, healthy lunch ideas, wraps, lettuce cups