Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers is the ultimate go-to dish for a healthy, high-protein meal that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. This creamy salad combines tender rotisserie chicken with zesty banana peppers, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual lunches, this salad takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for meal prep enthusiasts looking to enjoy nutritious meals throughout the week. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices to suit your palate, and savor a light yet satisfying dish that’s packed with protein and low in carbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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 mixture with chopped chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion. Stir until well mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 674mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24.7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg