Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers is a deliciously satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. This vibrant salad combines creamy cottage cheese with tender rotisserie chicken and zesty banana peppers, creating a refreshing meal that’s both high in protein and low in carbohydrates. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious dish that’s versatile enough to cater to various tastes. Enjoy it on a bed of greens, in wraps, or on whole grain toast for a fulfilling meal that your taste buds will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- 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, thinly 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 low-fat cottage cheese with Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended mixture with chopped rotisserie chicken, diced banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion. Stir until well mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24.7g
- Cholesterol: 42mg