Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers is a delightful, high-protein dish that perfectly balances taste and nutrition. This easy-to-make salad combines tender rotisserie chicken with creamy low-fat cottage cheese and the unique tang of banana peppers. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed on its own, in wraps, or as a dip. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, it serves as a satisfying lunch, dinner, or snack option for anyone looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle without compromising on flavor.
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
- Seasonings: Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the cottage cheese with mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the blended mixture with chopped chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion. Stir until well mixed.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24.7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg