Low Carb Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe
This Low Carb Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Combining tender shredded chicken with creamy cottage cheese, crunchy walnuts, juicy blackberries, and crisp celery, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures while keeping carbs low. Optional keto bread makes it versatile and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 Chicken Breasts
Dressing & Mix-ins
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper
Vegetables and Fruits
- 2 Celery Stalks (diced)
- 2 Green Onions (sliced)
- 1/2 cup Blackberries (sliced in half or quarters, depending on size)
Extras
- 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts
- Keto Bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Prepare the chicken breasts according to your preferred method — baking, boiling, or grilling works well. Ensure they are cooked through, then shred and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the celery stalks and slice the green onions thinly, preparing them to add crunch and flavor to the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, halved or quartered blackberries, and chopped walnuts. Mix gently to distribute all ingredients evenly.
- Add the Dressing: Stir in the cottage cheese and mayonnaise into the mixture. Mix thoroughly until the dressing coats the salad well.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the salad to enhance all the flavors. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken salad as is for a light meal or serve it on your favorite keto bread for a more substantial option.
Notes
- You can customize the chicken cooking method to suit your preferences or available equipment.
- Blackberries provide a subtle sweetness that complements the savory ingredients—feel free to add more or less based on taste.
- Walnuts add crunch and healthy fats; substitute with pecans or almonds if desired.
- The salad stores well for up to 2 days in the refrigerator, making it great for meal prep.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese and mayonnaise with suitable alternatives.
