Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad: A Delicious Mayo-Free Lunch!
A creamy and delicious chicken salad made with cottage cheese, perfect for a high-protein lunch without the use of mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, celery, red onion, and bell pepper.
- Add the Dijon mustard and lemon juice, mixing well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve on a bed of greens or in a sandwich.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or herbs for extra flavor.
- Great for meal prep or a quick lunch option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg