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Cottage cheese chicken salad

High Protein Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese: Ultimate 5-Ingredient Lunch for Busy Weekdays.

  • Author: RyderJameson
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

High Protein Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese is a creamy, protein packed lunch that skips mayo without sacrificing flavor. This 5 ingredient recipe mixes shredded chicken with smooth cottage cheese, Dijon mustard and lemon for a bright tang. Perfect for meal prep, gluten free, and endlessly adaptable with grapes or apples. Enjoy on a sandwich, wrap, greens, or bowls for a quick satisfying weekday meal that fuels your day. Ready in under 30 minutes and easy to scale.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • Optional add-ins: halved grapes, chopped apples, fresh herbs

Instructions

  1. Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix blended cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
  3. Add chicken, celery, and red onion to the bowl.
  4. Stir until everything is well coated.
  5. Fold in optional add-ins if using.
  6. Chill for 15 minutes for best flavor.
  7. Serve as a sandwich, wrap, over greens, or with crunchy veggies.

Notes

  • Chill 15 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
  • Great for meal prep; refrigerate up to 3-4 days.
  • Gluten-free; ensure cottage cheese and mustard are gluten-free.
  • To lighten, use light cottage cheese and lean chicken; can substitute Greek yogurt (stir in after chilling).
  • Adjust salt to taste, especially if using salted ingredients.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 177
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 140 mg

Keywords: High Protein Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese, cottage cheese chicken salad, protein packed lunch, gluten free lunch, meal prep, low mayo, quick lunch, healthy lunch

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