Description
Mind-Blowing High Protein Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines juicy grilled chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh veggies for an explosion of flavor. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner, this salad delivers a crunchy texture and a protein boost to keep you energized throughout the day. Enjoy it chilled for maximum flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ? cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat (375?F). Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until internal temperature reaches 165?F (6-7 minutes per side). Let rest before slicing.
- While chicken cooks, chop spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, cottage cheese, spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle over salad mixture and toss again to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve in bowls or plates; garnish with extra cherry tomatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg