Low Carb Blackberry Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
A vibrant, protein-packed salad combining savory chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and sweet blackberries. Perfect for a healthy lunch or snack, this low-carb recipe is quick to assemble and ideal for keto or LCHF diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Easy Lunch Ideas
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
2 Chicken Breasts, cooked, shredded, and cooled
1 cup Cottage Cheese
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
2 Celery Stalks, diced
2 Green Onions, sliced
1/2 cup Blackberries, halved or quartered
1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts
1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper, or to taste
Optional: Keto bread for serving
Instructions
Shred cooled chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and mayonnaise.
Add diced celery, sliced green onions, blackberries, and chopped walnuts to the bowl.
Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving (optional for enhanced flavor).
Serve in a bowl or on keto bread slices.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken or canned chicken can be used as a time-saving substitute.
Chopped pecans can replace walnuts for a different texture.
Keto bread is optional; the salad can also be served in lettuce wraps instead.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg