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Protein Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese

A nutritious and protein-packed salad featuring tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced Use rotisserie or grilled chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup Cottage cheese Low-fat or full-fat based on preference.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion, finely chopped Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped Optional for garnish.
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Optional for sweetness.

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional vegetables or toppings like avocado or nuts for extra flavor and texture.

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