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High Protein Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese

A nutritious and protein-packed chicken salad that’s easy to prepare and customizable to fit your taste.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup grapes, halved (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lettuce leaves for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, chopped celery, grapes (if using), mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
  2. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve the salad on its own or on top of lettuce leaves for a refreshing dish.

Notes

For added crunch, include diced apples or chopped nuts. For a lighter version, skip the mayonnaise or use Greek yogurt instead.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken salad, high protein, healthy recipe, meal prep