Creamy and Tangy Chicken Salad with a High-Protein Twist
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, chopped
– 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
– ¼ cup banana peppers, chopped
– ¼ cup celery, diced
– ¼ cup red onion, diced
– 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a food processor, blend the cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, banana peppers, celery, red onion, and green onions.
Add the blended cottage cheese mixture to the bowl and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 4
Chicken Salad with Cottage Cheese and Banana Peppers
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Diet: Low Fat
Description
This creamy and tangy chicken salad with cottage cheese and banana peppers is the perfect high-protein, low-fat meal option! Packed with flavor and simple to prepare, it’s great for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, chopped
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup banana peppers, chopped
- ¼ cup celery, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, banana peppers, celery, red onion, and green onions.
- Add the blended cottage cheese mixture to the bowl and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For added crunch, top the salad with roasted nuts or sunflower seeds before serving.
- To make this dish keto-friendly, ensure the cottage cheese and banana peppers are low in carbs.
- Serve with lettuce wraps, crackers, or on whole-grain bread for versatile meal options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American