Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers is a delightful, nutritious dish that combines creamy cottage cheese and savory rotisserie chicken with the zesty crunch of banana peppers. This quick recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, offering a low-carb, high-protein option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying salad that’s versatile enough to serve in wraps, on greens, or as a hearty filling for stuffed tomatoes. Fresh vegetables and zesty seasonings come together to create a refreshing meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken, chopped
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth
- 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 or spicy mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended mixture with chopped rotisserie chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion.
- Stir until well combined; taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg