Description
This High Protein Chicken Salad Recipe is a delicious and nutritious option for anyone looking to enjoy a quick meal. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this salad combines tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and crunchy veggies for a satisfying dish that’s perfect for lunch, picnics, or light dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 65 g grapes (quartered)
- 2 celery ribs (chopped)
- Fresh lemon juice
- Various spices (oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by boiling or using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- Blend cottage cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg