Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
A refreshing and light salad combining juicy chicken, crunchy veggies, and protein-packed cottage cheese, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 3 chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 0.5 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (dill or parsley) Use your favorite fresh herb
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken cool for 5 minutes.
- Chop the celery and finely dice the red onion while you wait.
- 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 everything is well-coated, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
This salad is fantastic on its own but can also be served on crisp lettuce leaves or stuffed into a whole grain wrap for added crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for about 3-4 days. For meal preppers, this dish is ideal as flavors improve over time.