Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad: Healthy & Delicious Twist

Discover the guilt-free Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad, a high-protein meal with a tangy twist from banana peppers.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken discard skin and bones
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (2% milkfat) provides a creamy base
1/2 cup banana peppers chopped; mild or spicy per taste
1/4 cup red onion chopped; adjust amount per preference
1/2 cup celery freshly diced for best texture
2 tablespoons green onion optional; for a mild aromatic flavor

For the Dressing

2 tablespoons Dijon/Spicy mustard adjust for desired spiciness
1 teaspoon garlic powder or substitute with fresh garlic
to taste salt for seasoning
to taste black pepper for seasoning

Equipment

food processor

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Blend the Dressing: Combine low-fat cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
Prepare the Chicken and Veggies: Shred rotisserie chicken and chop banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion. Set aside.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with chopped veggies and pour the dressing over. Gently fold until coated.
Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Adjust with more salt, pepper, or mustard as needed. Ensure the salad is flavorful.
Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and taste test before serving. Feel free to customize flavors with herbs and spices.

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