Cucumber Salad

Yes, but store cucumber separately for the crispest texture.

Yes, but cottage cheese gives more protein and a thicker texture.

Yes. Rotisserie chicken works well.

Pat cucumber dry and mix close to serving.

It can be either because cottage cheese and chicken make it filling.

Yes, use extra cottage cheese, chickpeas, tuna, or tofu.

Yes, add jalapeno, hot sauce, or spicy salsa.

Creamy high-protein cucumber salad with cottage cheese, chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, lime, and herbs.

Scale

1 English cucumber, sliced or chopped

1 cup cottage cheese

1 can chicken, drained, or 1 cup cooked shredded chicken

1 teaspoon taco seasoning

2 to 3 tablespoons salsa

1 tablespoon lime juice, optional

Fresh cilantro, parsley, or green onion, optional

Salt and black pepper, to taste

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For the best crunch, mix the cucumber into the creamy base right before serving.