Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
A healthy and creamy twist on classic chicken salad, featuring cottage cheese and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Combine the cottage cheese and shredded chicken in a large bowl.
- Add the diced celery, bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl.
- Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything together gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Chill before serving for deeper flavor. Experiment with different herbs and add-ins like fruits or nuts for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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