Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and fresh blackberries, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, halved
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, blackberries, celery, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold until everything is well combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped parsley for added flavor and color.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the salad on a bed of greens or in lettuce wraps for a refreshing meal.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Substitute the blackberries with blueberries or diced apples for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg