Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a quick dinner idea, this refreshing salad offers a healthy balance of flavors and textures. Packed with protein and vibrant ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or as a light summer dish. Enjoy it on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or as a dip with crackers for a satisfying meal that pleases everyone.
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). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken bakes, chop the celery and dice the red onion.
- Shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces using forks or your hands.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cottage cheese, celery, onion, Dijon mustard, and herbs. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg