Chicken Salad with Whipped Cottage Cheese
This high protein variation of a Chicken Waldorf salad is just what you want for an easy meal prep lunch! It's loaded with crunchy vegetables and fruit, hints of tang and sweetness, and some fresh tarragon for additional flavor.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded chicken*
- 3/4 cup sliced red grapes
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, (diced)
- 3 stalks celery, (diced)
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon, (divided)
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Begin by prepping your chicken. You can use pre-cooked chicken or place chicken breast into the oven and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Cut or shred into bit sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.
- Add the grapes, apples, celery, onion, walnuts, and 1 tbsp of tarragon to the chicken.
- Place the cottage cheese into a food processor. Blend until smooth and fluffy (about one minute). Add in the dijon mustard, remaining tarragon, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse until just combined.
- Add the cottage cheese mixture to the bowl with remaining ingredients. Mix together with a wooden spoon until well incorporated. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days!
Notes
*4 cups of chicken is about 2-3 large chicken breast. You can also use 1 whole rotisserie chicken that is pre-cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg