Lite Chicken Salad Recipe
6 oz. chicken breast, cottage cheese, tomato, and fruit
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Ingredients
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Protein
Dairy
Vegetables
Fruits
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken in the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- 2
Salad Assembly
- 3
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and cottage cheese. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated with the cottage cheese.
- 4
Add Vegetables and Fruits
Chop the tomato into small pieces and add it to the chicken and cottage cheese mixture. Then, add the mixed fruit to the bowl and gently toss everything together.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle lemon juice over the salad and add additional salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything gently to combine well.