Description
Low Carb Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and sweet blackberries for a delightful summer salad. Perfect for picnics, meal prep, or casual family gatherings, this recipe is easy to make and adapts well to various dietary preferences. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it an impressive choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Poach chicken breasts in simmering water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked (165°F). Let cool slightly before shredding.
- Prepare the blackberries: Rinse gently under cold water and pat dry.
- Mix base ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Add shredded chicken and green onions to the bowl; mix well.
- Fold in blackberries gently to keep them intact.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg