Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with the tangy zest of banana peppers. This high-protein salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as part of your meal prep for the week. With its refreshing flavors and low-carb profile, this versatile recipe can stand alone, be wrapped in a whole grain tortilla, or served over a bed of greens. Enjoy the satisfying crunch of fresh veggies mixed with tender chicken, making each bite both flavorful and fulfilling. Whether you’re hosting friends or just looking for a healthy option, this salad will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rotisserie chicken, chopped
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup jarred banana peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons green onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the cottage cheese with Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese mixture with chopped chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion.
- Mix thoroughly and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for improved flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175.9
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 502mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg