Description
This Chicken Cottage Cheese Salad is a high-protein, flavor-packed dish that blends savory chicken with the natural sweetness of apricots and a hint of curry. Tossed in a creamy cottage cheese and mayo dressing, it’s a refreshing and nutrient-dense salad perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
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2 cups (280g) cooked chicken, diced or shredded
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½ medium red onion, finely chopped
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8 dried apricots, finely chopped
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5 tablespoons fresh cilantro (coriander), finely chopped
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
For the Dressing:
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¾ cup (160g) cottage cheese
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or light)
Instructions
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Make the Creamy Dressing
In a small blender or using a hand blender, blend cottage cheese and mayonnaise together until smooth and creamy. -
Mix the Salad Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, red onion, chopped apricots, cilantro, and curry powder. -
Combine with Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Stir thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
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Season and Chill
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. For best flavor, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Great served on whole grain toast, in lettuce wraps, or on its own.
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Swap dried apricots with raisins or cranberries for variation.
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Make it lighter by using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch and Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Fusion