Chicken & Summer Veggie Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe
A fresh and wholesome Chicken & Summer Veggie Cottage Cheese Salad combining protein-rich cottage cheese and chicken with crisp summer vegetables, tossed in a light olive oil and lemon dressing. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal full of vibrant flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup grilled or rotisserie chicken, shredded or diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, chopped
- ½ cup bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing & Seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Assemble the Salad: Spoon the cottage cheese into a serving bowl. Add the grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion on top.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Toss & Serve: Gently mix everything together until well combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add extra vegetables or chickpeas for protein.
- Use low-fat cottage cheese to reduce calorie and fat content if desired.
- Refrigerate the salad for up to 1 day but best served fresh.
- Fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or cilantro can be used according to preference.
Keywords: Chicken salad, cottage cheese salad, summer salad, healthy salad, quick salad, low fat salad, protein salad
