High Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a creamy, delicious way to enjoy a healthy meal packed with protein and flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup plain full-fat cottage cheese
- 1.25 lb shredded chicken
- 0.5 cup diced red onion
- 0.5 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil mayo
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper (plus more to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender, add the cottage cheese and blend until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, avocado oil mayo, diced red onion, chopped celery, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Stir everything together until well mixed. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
- You can enjoy the chicken salad right away, or for a cooler taste, chill it in the refrigerator for a bit before serving.
- Serve your delicious chicken salad with crackers, on bread or a wrap for a sandwich, or over a bed of greens for a refreshing meal.
Notes
For added crunch, consider mixing in some chopped nuts or seeds. This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it a great make-ahead option!