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Servings: 4 -6

The Best Chicken Salad Recipe

This chicken salad recipe is perfectly creamy, has the perfect amount of crunch, and is packed with flavor. This high-protein recipe will quickly become your favorite go-to lunch and dinner recipe!
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Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked boneless chicken shredded or chopped
  • 1 & 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 3/4 cup dill pickles chopped
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice
  • 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp chives minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cottage cheese, pickles, celery, and red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, mayo, pickle juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Serve chilled with crackers, in lettuce wraps, or on sandwiches. Enjoy!

Notes

Store your leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To freezer, store chicken salad in freezer-safe bags or containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge for 12-24 hours. If freezing, I recommend adding the cottage cheese fresh when you’re ready to serve for the best texture.