Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers is the perfect blend of creamy and zesty, delivering a nutritious option for anyone seeking a high-protein, low-carb meal. This salad features a smooth cottage cheese base enriched with flavorful rotisserie chicken and the tangy kick of banana peppers. Ideal for lunch or dinner, it’s quick to prepare and easy to customize, making it an excellent choice for meal prep or gatherings. Packed with fresh ingredients like celery and red onion, this salad not only satisfies but also nourishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken (chopped)
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 1/4 cup jarred banana peppers (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup celery (diced)
- 2 tablespoons green onion (sliced)
- Dressing: mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine blended cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese mixture with chopped chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion. Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24.7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg