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Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

Delicious Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad for a Light Meal

This Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish perfect for light meals and summer picnics.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
For the Creamy Base
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Greek yogurt can be a delightful alternative.
For the Crunch
  • 1 stalk Celery Can substitute with chopped apples.
For the Flavor
  • 0.5 pieces Red Onion Can swap for green onions or shallots.
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Regular mustard works as a simpler alternative.
For the Fresh Note
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Herbs (parsley or dill) Dried herbs are acceptable if fresh is unavailable.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season two chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the juices run clear.
  2. While the chicken is baking, wash and chop one stalk of celery and half a red onion into small pieces.
  3. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 5 minutes, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with chopped celery and onion, then add a cup of cottage cheese, a tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and freshly chopped herbs.
  5. Gently fold the ingredients together until well-coated, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve the salad as a light lunch or over a bed of greens. Allow it to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the salad before serving to enhance flavor. Customize with fruits or nuts for added texture.

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