Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- ¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley, dill, or a pinch of garlic powder
Instructions
- Use cold, cooked chicken. Shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Add chicken, celery, onion, and any herbs or spices. Mix until evenly coated.
- Add more lemon, salt, or herbs to taste.
- Let sit in the fridge for 15–30 minutes for best flavor (optional).
- Serve on toast, in lettuce cups, or enjoy by the spoonful.
Notes
Blend cottage cheese first for a smoother, mayo-like consistency. Use small-curd cottage cheese and fresh herbs for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg