Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers is a refreshing and protein-packed dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This delightful recipe combines creamy cottage cheese with tender rotisserie chicken and zesty banana peppers for a unique twist on the classic chicken salad. It’s not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but also customizable, making it an excellent choice for meal prep or gatherings. Each bite is a burst of flavor from the fresh vegetables and spices, ensuring you feel satisfied without the heaviness of traditional salads. Enjoy it on a bed of greens, in wraps, or even as a dip at your next event!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rotisserie chicken (chopped)
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended)
- 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
- Blend the cottage cheese with Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended mixture with chopped chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion. Stir until well mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg