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Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

A delightful salad combining tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, crunchy vegetables, and sweet grapes, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken Shredded or diced
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Adds creaminess and protein
  • 0.5 cup celery Finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup red grapes Halved
  • 0.25 cup green onions Sliced
  • 0.25 cup almonds Slivered (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard For tangy kick
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • salt and pepper To taste
  • lettuce leaves For serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken by boiling, grilling, or roasting until fully cooked. Let it cool, then shred or dice.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, celery, grapes, green onions, and almonds. Stir gently to mix.
  3. Add the cottage cheese, mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
  4. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalProtein: 30gSodium: 400mg

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