I like a drier chicken salad, not drenched in mayonnaise. So I created this lower fat version. It is not real oily like some chicken salads that are pre-made in store. This is a great way to use up that abundant supply of cucumbers from the summer garden and if you don't have an apple on hand, and a good way to add a dash of extra dairy with the cottage cheese which you cant really taste, also stretches the chicken a bit!! My husband who is diabetic loved this!!