Cottage Cheese Chicken Tomato Salad
Dive into a wholesome and refreshing meal with this Cottage Cheese Chicken Tomato Salad, a perfect blend of creamy textures and vibrant flavors. This protein-packed recipe combines tender cooked chicken breast with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and the tangy richness of cottage cheese. Tossed with red onion, fresh parsley, and a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing, this salad delivers a light yet satisfying bite in just 15 minutes of prep time. Perfect as a nutritious main course or a colorful side dish, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking a quick and healthy recipe that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving a crowd, this Cottage Cheese Chicken Tomato Salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
1. Chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
3. Dice the cucumber into small, even pieces.
4. Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
5. Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
6. In the salad bowl, combine the chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
7. Add the cottage cheese to the mixture and gently fold it in to avoid breaking the tomatoes.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
9. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
10. Serve immediately as a main dish or a side salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.9 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 1961 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 130.5 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1024 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
