Description
A healthy and tasty chicken salad with creamy cottage cheese, crunchy veggies, and tender chicken.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Allow cooling for 5 minutes after baking.
- Chop the celery and red onion while the chicken bakes.
- Shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine shredded chicken, cottage cheese, celery, onion, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well-coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Experiment with diced apples or grapes for a sweet twist.
