Description
A creamy, protein-packed chicken salad using cottage cheese as a lighter base. Combining tender chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and zesty flavors for a nutritious lunch.
Ingredients
1 (24 oz) container cottage cheese
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup halved red grapes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup mayonnaise (optional for texture)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, mash the cottage cheese with a fork until smooth
Add mayonnaise and olive oil, stirring to create a creamy mixture
Fold in shredded chicken, chopped celery, red grapes, lemon juice, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Mix thoroughly until ingredients are well combined and the texture is uniform
Chill for 15 minutes before serving for best flavor
Notes
Substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese in a dairy-free version
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
Rotisserie chicken works well as a time-saving option
Serving suggestions: Over mixed greens, in whole wheat tortillas, or with multigrain crackers
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg