Description

Experience a delightful burst of flavors with this quick and easy Best Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad. Tender chicken blends seamlessly with creamy cottage cheese, vibrant veggies, and zesty herbs, creating a refreshing dish perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Whether enjoyed as a sandwich filling or served on lettuce wraps, this salad is sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
1 cup finely chopped celery stalks
1 cup diced red bell pepper
4 green onions, sliced thinly
1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the chicken in boiling water for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool and shred.
In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended.
Add chopped celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and pickles to the creamy mixture.
Fold in shredded chicken gently until coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately on lettuce leaves or as a sandwich filling.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 610mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: - For extra crunch, consider adding nuts such as walnuts or almonds. - Substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese for a different flavor profile.