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Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

Deliciously Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe

This Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh veggies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts For optimal tenderness and ease in shredding.
For the Salad Base
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped.
  • 1 small Red Onion Chopped; can substitute with green onion.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard Any mustard variety can work.
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs Such as parsley or dill; optional.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Grapes Or nuts for added sweetness and crunch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Forks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the seasoned chicken breasts for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Chop the celery and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, diced celery, and red onion. Add Dijon mustard and fresh herbs.
  5. Mix everything together until well combined, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Add optional grapes or nuts if desired.
  6. Serve immediately on a bed of greens or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate for a day before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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