Description
High Protein Chicken Salad mixes tender shredded chicken with creamy cottage cheese and crisp vegetables for a balanced bite, perfect for a fast lunch or post-workout meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved (optional)
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, celery, red onion, and Dijon mustard in a large bowl.
- Fold in the grapes if using, for added sweetness.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves or enjoy on its own.
Notes
Chill for at least 15 minutes to let flavors settle before serving. For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half the cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
