Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a delightful fusion of creamy cottage cheese and tender chicken, mixed with crunchy vegetables for a refreshing meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this nutritious salad is quick to prepare and versatile enough to suit various tastes. With protein-packed ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or impressive appetizer. Enjoy it on its own, in wraps, or over greens for a satisfying dish that keeps cravings at bay while maintaining a wholesome profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken bakes, chop the celery and finely dice the red onion.
- Shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cottage cheese, chopped celery, diced onion, mustard, and herbs. Mix until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 85mg