Description
A light and tasty meal perfect for warm days, packed with protein and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup diced vegetables (like bell peppers, cucumbers, or cherry tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (like parsley or basil)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and diced vegetables.
- Add the chopped herbs, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently mix all the ingredients until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy as a refreshing summer dish.
Notes
This salad is best served chilled and pairs well with bread or can be enjoyed on its own. Store leftovers in an airtight container; it lasts about 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 40mg