Description
A refreshing and protein-packed Low Carb Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad featuring tender chicken breasts combined with creamy cottage cheese, crisp celery, and sweet blackberries, perfect for a light lunch or keto-friendly meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 Chicken Breasts
Salad Mix
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Celery Stalks, diced
- 2 Green Onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup Blackberries, sliced in half or quarters
- 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts
- 1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper
Optional
- Keto Bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Prepare the chicken breasts by your preferred method such as baking, boiling, or grilling until fully cooked. Once cooked through, shred and chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop the celery stalks into small pieces and slice the green onions thinly to add crunch and flavor to the salad.
- Combine main ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, halved or quartered blackberries, and chopped walnuts. Gently toss these ingredients together for an even distribution.
- Add creamy elements: Stir in the cottage cheese and mayonnaise thoroughly, making sure all ingredients are well coated and the mixture is creamy.
- Season to taste: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the salad and mix carefully to ensure the seasoning is balanced throughout the dish.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken salad as is for a low-carb meal or serve on keto bread for a satisfying sandwich option.
Notes
- You can cook the chicken using any preferred method: baking, boiling, or grilling based on your taste and convenience.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your desired creaminess and dietary needs.
- For extra crunch, consider toasting the walnuts lightly before adding them to the salad.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, making it great for meal prep.
- Blackberries add a subtle sweetness and a fresh burst of flavor, but you can substitute with raspberries if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
