Description
A refreshing and nutritious high protein chicken salad made with shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and fresh vegetables, perfect for casual lunches or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved (optional)
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, grapes (if using), celery, red onion, and Dijon mustard.
- Mix well to combine all the ingredients, ensuring an even distribution of flavor.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves or enjoy it in sandwiches or wraps.
Notes
For added flavor, consider toasting walnuts or almonds. Substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, high protein, healthy recipe, summer dish, easy lunch
