Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
A quick, nourishing meal combining protein-packed chicken and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- to taste Salt and pepper
Optional for Serving
- Lettuce or greens for serving
- Wraps for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, diced celery, diced red onion, Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), and Dijon mustard.
- Mix everything well until fully combined.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve your chicken salad on its own, over a bed of greens, or wrap it in a tortilla.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days. Add herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor. For a dairy-free option, swap Greek yogurt for avocado.