Smoked Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese
This quick and easy Smoked Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese is both fresh and creamy without any heavy mayo. Make this protein-packed smoky, yet fresh salad in 5 minutes flat. Perfect for chicken salad sandwiches or lunch wraps.
Smoked chicken salad = lunch sorted
I’m a creature of habit when it comes to lunches and most days I make a filled tortilla wrap. I do alternate the protein filling though, switching between my egg salad with cottage cheese, smoked tuna dip, Italian beef meatballs, and this smoked chicken salad.
Ingredients and substitutions
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Smoked chicken – I buy ready-to-eat smoked chicken breast from our local butcher but most supermarkets stock it as well. Choose organic and free-range chicken if possible.
- Cottage cheese: I use full-fat cottage cheese but you can also opt for a lighter version. Alternatively, you can substitute parts with Greek yogurt or sour cream if needed.
- Mustard: Dijon mustard gives a slight spicy kick but you can also choose wholegrain or yellow mustard.
- Fresh herbs: I use fresh chives but fresh dill or fresh parsley are great options too.
- Lemon: Lemon juice adds some freshness.
- Chili (optional): I like to add a pinch of chili powder, chili flakes, or a dash of siracha sauce to the salad for some heat.
Add veggies
Include finely chopped green onions, celery stalks, or red onion for extra color and flavor.
How to make smoked chicken salad
See the recipe card for full information on the method.
Dice the smoked chicken breast.
Add all ingredients to a small bowl. Stir to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serving tips
Make classic chicken salad sandwiches with whole-grain sandwich bread or use it as a filling for a chicken pita.
Use it as a filling for a chicken salad tortilla wrap or lettuce wrap for a low-carb meal option.
Serve this smoked salad as a creamy side dish with jacked potatoes or as a creamy dip for fresh flatbread such as my Turkish bread.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can. Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Definitely. You can use pan-fried, roasted, or grilled chicken for this recipe as well. Any leftover chicken works a treat really.
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Smoked Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb smoked chicken breast diced
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese full-fat or light
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp fresh chives finely sliced
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Optional
- 1/8 tsp salt to taste
- 1/8 tsp chili powder or chili flakes
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the diced smoked chicken, cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, chives, lemon juice, and pepper. Stir until well combined.3/4 cup cottage cheese, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp fresh chives, 1/8 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 lb smoked chicken breast
- Taste the salad and season further with salt, pepper, and chili if desired. Add 1 tbsp of milk if the salad is too dry.1/8 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp chili powder, 1 tbsp milk
