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Try our High Protein Lemon Herb Macaroni Salad! Refreshing, nutritious, and perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
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High Protein Lemon Herb Macaroni Salad

Try our High Protein Lemon Herb Macaroni Salad! Refreshing, nutritious, and perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients 

  • 12 oz. macaroni
  • 1 ¼ cup cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lb. chicken, cooked and chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup celery, chopped
  • ¼ cup green onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup capers

Instructions 

  • Cook your macaroni according to package directions then let cool slightly.
  • In a blender combine cottage cheese, milk, mayo, lemon juice, lemon zest & garlic powder and blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl combine cooked macaroni, chicken, dill, parsley, celery, green onion & capers. Pour the cottage cheese mixture on top and toss it all together to combine.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 430mg, Potassium: 388mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 160IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 1mg
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