High-Protein Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese: The Ultimate Meal Prep
This revolutionary chicken salad replaces much of the mayonnaise with high-protein cottage cheese, transforming a classic lunch into a powerful, muscle-building meal. The key is in blending the base for maximum creaminess!
Ingredients: The Protein-Packed Foundation
This recipe builds its high-protein foundation with lean chicken and cottage cheese, then layers in classic savory and crunchy components.
I. The Core Protein Base:
- **4 cups cooked shredded chicken breast** (rotisserie chicken works well)
- **1 cup low-fat (2%) or non-fat cottage cheese**
- **1/4 cup light mayonnaise** (Optional, for flavor/texture familiarity)
II. The Flavor & Crunch Mix-ins:
- **1/2 cup finely chopped celery** (for crunch)
- **1/2 cup finely chopped red onion** (for sharpness)
- **1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley** (for color and freshness)
- **1/4 cup chopped dill pickles or sweet relish** (for tang)
- **1 tablespoon Dijon mustard** (for acidity)
- **1 teaspoon garlic powder**
- **1/2 teaspoon black pepper**
- **Salt** to taste
