Description
Cottage cheese chicken salad is a creamy, flavorful dish that makes the perfect light meal or party appetizer. Combining tender chicken with cool cottage cheese, crunchy veggies, and zesty seasonings creates a refreshing medley that’s sure to impress. Quick and easy to prepare, this salad is ideal for busy weeknights, picnics, or casual gatherings. With an array of textures and flavors, it’s a delightful way to enjoy healthy eating while satisfying your cravings.
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 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 for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken bakes, chop the celery and red onion.
- Shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cottage cheese, celery, onion, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. Stir until well-coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg