Ultimate High-Protein, No-Mayo Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

Ultimate High-Protein, No-Mayo Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

This quick and easy chicken salad recipe is packed with protein and flavor, using cottage cheese instead of mayo for a healthier twist. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's perfect for a light lunch or snack!

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Chicken Salad

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works well
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup celery finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
to taste Salt and black pepper

Method

Place chicken in a bowl.
Add cottage cheese, celery, and red onion.
Whisk Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
Pour mustard mixture over chicken mixture.
Gently mix ingredients; do not overmix.
Season with salt and pepper.
Chill for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, try adding a pinch of dried dill or a dash of hot sauce.