Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Cottage cheese chicken salad is a refreshing and creamy dish that will elevate any meal. With tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a tangy dressing, this salad serves as a delightful main course or a perfect side for summer gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to impress at potlucks or family lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh celery
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Let cool before shredding.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create a creamy dressing.
- Stir in chopped celery, halved grapes, and sliced green onions until well combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded chicken until evenly mixed.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg