High Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
A refreshing and protein-packed chicken salad with cottage cheese, perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked lean chicken, diced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., dill or parsley)
Instructions
- Combine the diced chicken, cottage cheese, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined, ensuring every bite is flavorful and refreshing.
- Add fresh herbs for added flavor, tossing them gently to enhance the salad’s charm.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
Serve over greens, with whole-grain crackers, or alongside sweet potato wedges for a balanced meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg