Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

This fresh and flavorful Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a wholesome take on a classic favorite—perfect for healthy eating and busy weekdays. Packed with lean protein, crunchy veggies, and a creamy dressing made from cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, it’s light, nourishing, and satisfying. Whether you’re scooping it into lettuce cups, piling it onto a sandwich, or enjoying it straight from the bowl, this recipe makes healthy eating feel effortless and delicious.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 5 servings  Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz. cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp. chopped green onion

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
  2. Add shredded chicken, celery, cucumber, red bell pepper, parsley, and green onion. Stir until evenly combined.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Serve chilled on lettuce wraps, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

Tips and Tricks:

  • This salad actually tastes better after a few hours in the fridge—the flavors meld and intensify. Prep it the night before for a grab-and-go lunch!
  • No cucumber or red bell pepper? Try grated carrots, radishes, or even finely chopped apple for a hint of sweetness.
  • Store in individual containers with crackers or veggie sticks for a week’s worth of healthy snacks.

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