Healthy Chicken Salad

This Healthy Chicken Salad offers a lighter, protein-packed twist on the classic dish. By using fat-free Greek yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese instead of traditional mayonnaise, it provides a creamy texture with fewer calories. The addition of apples, dried cranberries, and pecans introduces a delightful balance of sweetness and crunch, making it a perfect choice for a nutritious lunch or a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) container fat-free Greek yogurt

• ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese

• ½ cup chopped celery

• ½ cup diced apple

• ¼ cup dried cranberries

• ¼ cup chopped red onion

• ¼ cup chopped pecans

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, chopped celery, diced apple, dried cranberries, chopped red onion, chopped pecans, and Dijon mustard.

2. Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.

3. Add the shredded chicken breast to the bowl and mix until the chicken is evenly distributed throughout the salad.

4. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

6. Serve chilled on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

Nutrients:

• Calories: Approximately 300 per serving

• Total Fat: 10g

• Saturated Fat: 2g

• Cholesterol: 60mg

• Sodium: 250mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 15g

• Dietary Fiber: 3g

• Sugars: 9g

• Protein: 35g