Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers is a refreshing and protein-packed dish that’s perfect for any meal of the day. This easy-to-make salad combines tender rotisserie chicken with creamy cottage cheese and zesty banana peppers, creating a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Whether you’re enjoying it on a bed of greens, in a wrap, or alongside crunchy crackers, this versatile salad is low in carbs and calories yet big on taste. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this nutritious delight for lunch or dinner—ideal for meal prepping or serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
- 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 mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese mixture with chopped rotisserie chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion. Stir until well mixed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider including diced cucumbers or nuts. Experiment with different types of banana peppers based on your heat preference. Fresh herbs like dill or parsley can enhance flavor and freshness.