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Cottage Cheese Fiesta Chicken Salad with vibrant ingredients in a bowl

Cottage Cheese Fiesta Chicken Salad

A healthy and tasty salad combining chicken, cottage cheese, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use leftover chicken to save time.
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Consider using full-fat for creamier texture.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to garnish Fresh cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. In a separate small bowl, mix together lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Keep the dressing separate until serving for freshness. You can serve as a main dish or as a side salad, and it pairs well with whole grain bread or tortilla chips. Try adding avocado slices or a side of fruit for a complete meal.