Description
This Low Carb Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad combines creamy cottage cheese, savory chicken, crunchy walnuts, and sweet blackberries. It’s a refreshing, protein-packed meal perfect for lunch or dinner, and it’s ideal for those following a low-carb or keto diet. Quick and easy, it’s a satisfying dish with the perfect balance of creamy and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
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
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: keto bread for serving
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken:
Cook the chicken breasts according to your preference (baked, boiled, or grilled). Once cooked through, shred and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside to cool. -
Prepare the Veggies:
Chop the celery and slice the green onions. -
Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped celery, sliced green onions, blackberries, and walnuts. -
Add the Dressing:
Stir in the cottage cheese and mayonnaise. Mix well. -
Season:
Add salt and pepper to taste and mix again. -
Serve:
Serve the salad as is or on your favorite keto bread for a sandwich.
Notes
Add-ins:
Feel free to customize the salad with other fruits like raspberries or strawberries, or add avocado for extra creaminess.
Vegan Option:
Use plant-based mayonnaise and substitute the chicken with chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian version.
