Print

Healthy Low Carb Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

low carb blackberry cottage cheese chicken salad - featured image
Print Recipe

A light, low-carb chicken salad featuring creamy cottage cheese and fresh blackberries for a burst of sweetness, perfect for easy weight loss and quick meals.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (about 300g / 10.5 oz)
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese (225g / 8 oz)
  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries (75g / 2.6 oz), washed and patted dry
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (30g / 1 oz), optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Poach or bake a chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper until cooked through (about 15-20 minutes). Let cool, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces. Alternatively, use rotisserie chicken.
  2. Chop the veggies: Finely chop the celery stalk and slice the green onions thinly. Chop the parsley if using. This should take about 5 minutes.
  3. Gently wash and dry blackberries: Rinse under cold water and pat dry carefully to prevent breaking.
  4. Combine the base: In a mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken and cottage cheese. Use a fork to gently mix until combined but not too mushy.
  5. Add the veggies and berries: Fold in the chopped celery, green onions, parsley, and blackberries. Stir gently to distribute ingredients evenly without crushing the berries.
  6. Season: Add lemon juice, olive oil if using, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently again to combine all flavors.
  7. Add nuts: Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top or mix in for added texture and healthy fats.
  8. Chill (optional): Let the salad rest in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to let flavors meld, or serve immediately.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese for best texture. Gently fold ingredients to keep blackberries intact. Drain cottage cheese if watery to avoid sogginess. Nuts can be swapped for almonds or sunflower seeds. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with avocado mash or dairy-free yogurt. Salad is best served chilled or at room temperature and keeps fresh up to 2 days refrigerated.

Nutrition

Keywords: low carb, chicken salad, blackberry, cottage cheese, healthy, weight loss, easy recipe, quick lunch, high protein

Find it online: https://emacrave.com/healthy-low-carb-blackberry-cottage-cheese-chicken-salad-recipe-for-easy-weight-loss/