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Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
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This Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad combines creamy cottage cheese with tender cooked chicken and fresh vegetables, creating a protein-packed, refreshing, and healthy meal perfect for lunch or meal prepping. It’s easy to prepare, low in carbs, and customizable to your taste, offering a creamy yet light alternative to traditional creamy salads.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup creamy cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Start with cooked chicken breast, either roasted, grilled, or poached, and chop or shred it into bite-sized pieces to create the salad’s hearty base.
  2. Chop Fresh Veggies: Dice celery and red onion finely, ensuring a crunchy and flavorful contrast that complements the creamy cottage cheese perfectly.
  3. Mix the Salad: Combine the chicken, cottage cheese, chopped veggies, and fresh herbs in a large bowl. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Chill and Serve: Let the salad rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a fresh, refreshing meal.

Notes

  • Use fresh chicken for the best texture, either cooked just before or freshly shredded rotisserie chicken.
  • Drain excess liquid from the cottage cheese to prevent a watery salad.
  • Chop all ingredients uniformly for balanced texture and flavor in every bite.
  • Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes so flavors can fully develop.
  • Adjust creaminess by adding more cottage cheese or a splash of olive oil if desired.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended.
  • This salad is best served cold or at room temperature; avoid overheating to maintain freshness.

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Keywords: cottage cheese chicken salad, healthy lunch, high protein salad, low carb chicken salad, creamy chicken salad, gluten free lunch

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