Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of creamy cottage cheese, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables. This nutritious dish is perfect for lunch, light dinners, or as an appetizer for gatherings. With its refreshing flavors and satisfying textures, it can be prepared in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Packed with protein, this salad supports healthy eating without sacrificing taste. Customizable with your favorite ingredients, it can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. Prepare it ahead of time to let the flavors meld, and enjoy this versatile salad for up to three days!
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 the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place seasoned chicken breasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked. Allow cooling before shredding.
- While the chicken bakes, chop celery and red onion.
- Shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cottage cheese, chopped celery, diced onion, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. Stir until well-coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg