Low Carb Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe
A refreshing and nutritious low-carb chicken salad combining tender shredded chicken, creamy cottage cheese, fresh blackberries, crunchy walnuts, and crisp celery for a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for a light lunch or snack, served on its own or with keto bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 Chicken Breasts
Salad Mixture
- 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
Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Optional
- Keto Bread for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Prepare the chicken breasts by your preferred method—baking, boiling, or grilling—until fully cooked through. Once done, let the chicken cool slightly.
- Shred the Chicken: Shred and chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside to cool completely.
- Prepare Vegetables and Fruit: Dice the celery stalks and slice the green onions. Slice blackberries in half or quarters depending on their size to ensure even distribution in the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, blackberries, and chopped walnuts. Stir to mix evenly.
- Add Dairy and Dressing: Stir in the cottage cheese and mayonnaise into the bowl. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Season: Season the salad with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Serve: Serve the chicken salad immediately as is, or spoon it onto your favorite keto bread to create a satisfying sandwich.
Notes
- Cooking the chicken ahead of time and refrigerating it can save prep time.
- For added flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
- This salad is best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Using full-fat cottage cheese and mayonnaise helps maintain the creamy texture and richness compatible with low-carb diets.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans or sliced almonds for a different nutty flavor.
Keywords: Low Carb, Chicken Salad, Cottage Cheese, Blackberry, Keto, Healthy Lunch, Low Carb Chicken Salad
