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Creamy Chicken Salad No Celery

This creamy chicken salad without celery is light, fresh, and packed with flavor. Made with shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, spinach, apples, and cranberries, it’s a wholesome twist on the classic chicken salad. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a quick lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 large apple chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 red onion chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pecans chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 –3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper more to taste

Method
 

  1. Shred chicken and chop spinach, apple, onion, cranberries, and pecans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add chicken, spinach, onion, apple, cranberries, and pecans. Stir until evenly coated.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill before serving.
  5. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/creamy-chicken-salad-no-celery/

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken adds convenience and flavor.
  • For extra crunch, add chopped celery or cucumber.
  • Tastes great served on toasted bread, in a wrap, or over fresh greens.