Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
A creamy, lightened-up dressing made with blended cottage cheese adds a boost of protein and great flavor to this Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad. Serve it with crackers or over greens for an easy lunch or light dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 244kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese whole or 2%
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 cups cooked chicken chopped (I use rotisserie chicken)
- ⅓ cup finely diced celery
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 1½ to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.
- Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a medium bowl. Whisk in the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken, celery, red onion, and dill. Fold gently until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Chill for 20 to 30 minutes before serving if time allows.
Notes
Store Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just give it a stir before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg