Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a refreshing and protein-packed dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This creamy salad combines tender chicken, low-fat cottage cheese, and crunchy vegetables, making it both satisfying and nutritious. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, a light lunch, or an impressive appetizer for gatherings, this recipe fits the bill. With its zesty Dijon mustard and fresh herbs, every bite bursts with flavor. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly—just prepare in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (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).
- Place seasoned chicken breasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Chop celery and dice red onion while the chicken bakes.
- Shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cottage cheese, celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, and herbs; stir until well mixed.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg