Healthy Chicken Salad
This healthy chicken salad recipe is made with a mixture of Greek yogurt and cottage cheese instead of regular mayonnaise, resulting in a healthier version that's still creamy and delicious but higher in protein. Apples and dried cranberries add a sweet-tart flavor, while chopped pecans provide textural interest in every bite. Serve it on crackers, on a croissant, in a pita, or grab a fork and just dig in!
Ingredients
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1 (6 ounce) container fat-free Greek yogurt (such as Fage®)
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½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
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½ cup chopped celery
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½ cup diced apple
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¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
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2 tablespoons chopped onion
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2 tablespoons chopped pecans
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½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 ¼ cups cubed, cooked chicken
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Description
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Gather all ingredients.
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Stir Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, celery, apple, cranberries, onion, pecans, and Dijon mustard in a bowl until well combined.
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Mix in chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
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Enjoy!