Low Carb Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Low Carb Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that beautifully marries sweet blackberries with creamy cottage cheese and tender chicken. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also a feast for the eyes and palate. With its fresh flavors and colorful presentation, it’s guaranteed to impress your family and friends while keeping your meal healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for about 6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let cool slightly before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and honey/maple syrup until well combined.
- 3. Assemble the Base: In a large mixing bowl, toss together fresh spinach and sliced chicken.
- 4. Add Blackberries and Cottage Cheese: Gently fold in blackberries and cottage cheese into the salad mixture.
- 5. Drizzle with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and give it a gentle toss to combine all ingredients.
- 6. Serve and Enjoy: Plate the salad and garnish with extra berries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg