Low Carb Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe
This Low Carb Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed dish perfect for a light lunch or a keto-friendly meal. Featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy cottage cheese, sweet blackberries, crunchy walnuts, and fresh celery and green onions, it balances flavors and textures beautifully. Served on its own or as a sandwich with keto bread, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (depending on chicken cooking method)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Proteins & Dairy
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
Vegetables & Fruits
- 2 Celery Stalks, diced
- 2 Green Onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup Blackberries, sliced in half or quarters depending on size
Nuts & Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts
- 1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper
Optional
- Keto Bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Prepare the chicken breasts by your preferred cooking method—baking, boiling, or grilling—until fully cooked through. Once done, allow them to cool slightly before shredding and chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Vegetables: Dice the celery stalks and slice the green onions finely. Set aside ready to be mixed into the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, halved/quartered blackberries, and chopped walnuts, combining them evenly.
- Add Creamy Elements: Stir in the cottage cheese and mayonnaise to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well coated and blended.
- Season the Salad: Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Mix once more to incorporate the seasoning evenly throughout the salad.
- Serve: Serve immediately on its own or spoon onto your favorite keto bread for a delicious sandwich option.
Notes
- Cooking method for chicken is flexible; choose baking, boiling, or grilling based on your preference.
- Blackberries add a natural sweetness that complements the savory chicken and creamy dressing.
- Walnuts provide a crunchy texture and healthy fats; you can substitute with pecans if desired.
- To keep it low carb, serve without bread or use keto-friendly bread options.
- Make sure to slice blackberries depending on their size to ensure every bite has balanced flavors.
- Salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
