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High protein chicken salad with cottage cheese in a bowl with vibrant vegetables.

Healthy Chicken Salad High Protein, topped with Cottage Cheese It's a Delicious and nutritious meal

Lina Vexley
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 350 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Keyword chicken salad, cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, healthy recipe, high protein, meal prep, protein-rich
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