Description
A refreshing and low-carb chicken salad featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy cottage cheese, fresh blackberries, crunchy celery, and walnuts. This Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad combines savory and sweet flavors for a nutritious meal or snack, perfect for keto bread or enjoyed on its own.
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, depending on size)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts
- 1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper
Optional
- Keto Bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Prepare the chicken breasts according to your preferred method such as baking, boiling, or grilling until cooked through. Once done, shred and chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare vegetables: Dice the celery stalks and slice the green onions.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, blackberries, and chopped walnuts.
- Add creamy components: Stir in the cottage cheese and mayonnaise, mixing thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well coated.
- Season the salad: Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing again to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad on its own or spoon it onto your favorite keto bread for a satisfying low-carb meal.
Notes
- Chicken can be cooked by your preferred method—baking, boiling, or grilling—each adds a unique flavor profile.
- Blackberries add natural sweetness and a pop of color; adjust quantity to taste.
- Optional keto bread can make this salad more filling and bread-like for low-carb diets.
- Walnuts add a satisfying crunch and healthy fats to the salad.
- Storage: Keep any leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
