High Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
A creamy and flavorful salad combining succulent chicken with rich cottage cheese, perfect for a quick lunch or fulfilling dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Can use low-fat or full-fat based on diet.
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded Use leftover chicken or rotisserie for convenience.
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved Optional for added sweetness.
- 1/4 cup diced celery For crunch and freshness.
- 1/4 cup diced red onion Adjust to taste.
- 1 tablespoon mustard Can be yellow or Dijon mustard.
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
- Greens for serving or low-carb crunchy veggies To serve the salad.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, shredded chicken, grapes, celery, and red onion.
- Add mustard, salt, and pepper, and mix well to combine.
- Serve the chicken salad over a bed of greens, in a wrap, or on its own with crunchy veggies.
Notes
This salad keeps well in the fridge for about 3-4 days. For extra flavor, chill it in the fridge before serving. Add fresh herbs or swap chicken for chickpeas for variations.