Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together creamy cottage cheese, zesty banana peppers, and tender rotisserie chicken for a flavor-packed meal. Perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings, this high-protein salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to suit various serving styles. Enjoy it on its own, in a wrap, or as a sandwich filling—this recipe seamlessly fits into your healthy eating plan. With its delightful combination of textures and flavors, this chicken salad is sure to become a favorite!
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 sliced green onion
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the blended cottage cheese with chopped chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion. Stir well.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg