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Healthy Chicken Salad


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Healthy

Description

A quick and nutritious chicken salad packed with protein from chicken breast and cottage cheese, combined with crisp celery and juicy grape tomatoes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups spinach or mixed greens
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil (optional), to taste
  • Lemon juice (optional), to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the cooked chicken breast and cottage cheese in a large bowl, stirring until well mixed.
  2. Add in the diced celery and halved grape tomatoes, mixing gently to preserve their texture.
  3. Fold in the fresh spinach or mixed greens, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, adjusting to your preference, and toss lightly.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Notes

For a different taste, swap out cottage cheese for Greek yogurt or use arugula instead of spinach.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg