Description
A creamy, high-protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad that combines shredded chicken with smooth blended cottage cheese, fresh veggies, and tangy seasonings. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a healthy salad topping, this dish offers a refreshing twist on classic chicken salad with added creaminess from cottage cheese and bright flavors from lemon and dill.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup plain full fat cottage cheese
- 1.25-1.5 lb shredded chicken
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil mayo
Seasonings and Flavorings
- 1 ½ Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Add the plain full fat cottage cheese to a high-powered blender and blend until it becomes smooth and creamy, creating a perfect base for the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, avocado oil mayo, diced red onion, chopped celery, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh or dried dill, garlic powder, pepper, and sea salt.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined and evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and add more salt and pepper if needed to enhance the flavors.
- Serve or Chill: Enjoy the chicken salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator before serving. Serve with crackers, on bread or a wrap for a sandwich, or over a bed of fresh greens for a light meal.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Give the salad a quick stir before serving as it may release some liquid over time.
- This salad is versatile and can be used as a sandwich filling, a dip with crackers, or a salad topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
