Delicious Cottage Cheese Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe to Try Now
Author:antaki
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Try this tasty cottage cheese chicken pasta salad recipe Perfect for quick meals or gatherings its a healthy blend of flavors Enjoy today
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked pasta
1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup diced bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped cucumbers
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbs like dill or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
If you're using leftover chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces, or use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Chop up the bell peppers, cucumbers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth.
Add the cooled pasta, shredded chicken, chopped vegetables, and herbs (if using) to the dressing. Gently fold everything together.
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
A refreshing Cottage Cheese Chicken Pasta Salad that combines creamy cottage cheese, tender chicken, and al dente pasta, perfect for summer gatherings or busy weeknights.
