Description
This high-protein chicken salad with cottage cheese is a light, healthy, and satisfying dish packed with lean chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh veggies. It’s the perfect meal prep option or quick healthy lunch!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat depending on preference)
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional for tang)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional: dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Grill, bake, or sauté chicken until cooked through, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a bowl, mix chicken, cottage cheese, diced celery, red onion, and pickles (if using).
- Add the Dressing: Stir in Dijon mustard, olive oil or Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper. Adjust flavors as desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve in lettuce wraps or a salad.
Notes
- Use Fresh, Cooked Chicken: For best flavor, use freshly cooked chicken breast.
- Adjust the Creaminess: Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter version or full-fat for a richer taste.
- Add Crunch: Add chopped almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds for extra texture.
- Make It Dairy-Free: Use vegan sour cream or dairy-free Greek yogurt as a cottage cheese substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled, Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese, High Protein Lunch, Meal Prep Chicken Salad, Low Carb Chicken Salad