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
