Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers is a vibrant and protein-packed dish that’s perfect for any meal of the day. Combining creamy cottage cheese with tender rotisserie chicken and zesty banana peppers, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. It’s not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but also versatile enough to suit various occasions, from a healthy lunch to a satisfying dinner. Serve it on greens, in lettuce wraps, or alongside whole-grain crackers for a nutritious treat that keeps you energized. Whether you’re meal prepping or looking for a light snack, this salad is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- 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, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
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 cottage cheese mixture with the chopped chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion. Mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175.9
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24.7g
- Cholesterol: 66mg