Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines creamy cottage cheese, tender rotisserie chicken, and zesty banana peppers. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this salad boasts a high protein content while being low in carbs, making it an ideal choice for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With its vibrant flavors and versatility, you can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare this delightful salad that’s perfect for meal prep or satisfying a hunger pang on busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 cottage cheese mixture with the chopped chicken and diced vegetables. Stir until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg