Description

Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad: a high-protein, lighter chicken salad that stays creamy without heavy mayo. This Seriously Genius recipe combines cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, pepper, salt, chicken, and celery for a satisfying lunch. Optional grapes add a touch of sweetness. Perfect for meal prep, it stores well in the fridge and works on wraps, lettuce cups, or bowls—great for quick, protein-packed Pinterest-worthy meals. Customize with greens or nuts.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 cup cottage cheese
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste
¼ cup celery, finely chopped
¼ cup red grapes, halved (optional)
Optional add-ins: green onions, parsley, chopped nuts

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until smooth.
Transfer blended cottage cheese to a mixing bowl.
Stir in Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
Add chicken, celery, and grapes if using.
Mix until evenly coated and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Chill for 10–15 minutes for best flavor.
Serve in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or bowls.

Notes

Keeps well in the fridge for meal prep
Grapes are optional for sweetness
Adjust salt to taste
Add your favorite mix-ins like green onions, parsley, or chopped nuts

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: No-Cook; Chill
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup)
Calories: Approximately 180–210 per serving
Sugar: About 3–5 g
Sodium: Approximately 250–400 mg
Fat: Approximately 6–10 g
Saturated Fat: Approximately 2–5 g
Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 3–6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: Approximately 6–12 g
Fiber: 0–1 g
Protein: Approximately 34–40 g
Cholesterol: Approximately 100–180 mg

Keywords: Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad, high protein lunch, quick healthy lunch, meal prep chicken salad, Greek yogurt chicken salad, easy lunch recipe