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Cottage Cheese Protein Crunch Chicken Salad

A creamy, crunchy chicken salad with a fresh, balanced flavor and satisfying texture. It is a versatile choice for easy lunches or casual gatherings.
Cottage Cheese Protein Crunch Chicken Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 304 kcal
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Ingredients  

For The Dressing

  • 1 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

For The Salad

  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 cup Diced Celery
  • 1/2 cup Diced Apple
  • 1/3 cup Halved Red Grapes
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Toasted Pecans
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley

Equipment

  • blender

Instructions 

  • Blend the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until silky smooth.
  • Add the shredded chicken, celery, apple, grapes, pecans, and parsley to a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour the cottage cheese dressing over the chicken mixture.
  • Fold everything together until the dressing evenly coats the ingredients without crushing the apple or grapes.
  • Cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes so the flavors blend.
  • Stir once more before serving in lettuce cups, on toasted bread, or with crisp vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 40gFat: 10g
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken salad, cottage cheese, high protein, meal prep

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