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

  • 1 (6 ounce) container fat-free greek yogurt (such as fage®)
  • ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup diced apple
  • ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as craisins®)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • ½ tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 ¼ cups cubed, cooked chicken
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Stir Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, celery, apple, cranberries, onion, pecans, and Dijon mustard in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Mix in chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Enjoy!