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Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwich

Delicious Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwich for Quick Lunch

Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwich is a healthy, high-protein lunch option ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken Use rotisserie, grilled, or poached chicken.
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Blend for smoother texture if preferred.
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped Can substitute with chopped cucumber.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced Swap with green onions for milder taste.
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries Raisins or chopped apples work as substitutions.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Adjust according to taste preferences.
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Increase for more heat if desired.
  • 4 pieces sandwich rolls or buns Include hoagie rolls, brioche, or whole wheat wraps.
  • 4 leaves romaine or green leaf lettuce Can substitute with your favorite leafy greens.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • knife
  • toaster

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by shredding or chopping 2 cups of cooked chicken into small pieces using your hands or a fork.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Add 2 stalks of finely chopped celery, 1/4 cup of finely diced red onion, and 1/3 cup of dried cranberries to the cottage cheese mixture. Stir gently.
  4. Gently fold the prepared chicken into the mixture from the previous step.
  5. While your chicken salad is resting, slice 4 sandwich rolls or buns horizontally and optionally toast them.
  6. On the bottom half of each toasted roll, place 1 leaf of romaine or green leaf lettuce. Spoon the chicken salad mixture over it.
  7. Serve your Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwiches immediately or store the chicken salad separately in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For smoother texture, blend cottage cheese before mixing. Always toast sandwich rolls to enhance crunch. Store chicken salad and rolls separately to maintain freshness.

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