Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers is a delicious and nutritious dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. This vibrant salad combines the creamy texture of cottage cheese with tender rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and the zesty kick of banana peppers. High in protein and low in carbs, it’s an ideal choice for those seeking a satisfying yet healthy meal. Whether enjoyed on its own, as a filling for wraps, or atop a bed of greens, this salad is both versatile and flavorful. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare a refreshing meal that’s packed with nutrients and tastes amazing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 2
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup diced banana peppers
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
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 chopped rotisserie chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion. Stir well to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg