Cottage Cheese Chicken and Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and protein-packed salad combining creamy cottage cheese, lean chicken, and crisp cucumber. This light meal is designed for easy assembly and sustained energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Kate + Lila
Kate created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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If using a whole chicken breast
If using a whole chicken breast, ensure it is cooked and cooled, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
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Combine the cottage cheese and chicken
In a small mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and chicken.
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Add the diced cucumber to the mixture…
Add the diced cucumber to the mixture and stir gently to combine.
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Season with a pinch of black pepper…
Season with a pinch of black pepper or fresh herbs if desired.
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Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes…
Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Allow: 15 minutes
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