Description
This high-protein chicken salad with cottage cheese is a healthy, satisfying, and easy-to-make meal. It’s packed with lean protein, fresh veggies, and the creamy goodness of cottage cheese. Perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch option.
Ingredients
– 2 chicken breasts, grilled or baked
– 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat)
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1 bell pepper, chopped
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
1. Grill or bake the chicken breasts until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let rest and slice into bite-sized pieces.
2. Dice the cucumber, chop the bell pepper, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cottage cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, and parsley.
4. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to combine.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Enjoy!
Notes
– This salad can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
– You can customize the salad by adding avocado, nuts, or other fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, grill, or bake
- Cuisine: American