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Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

This High Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with the zing of banana peppers, making for a nutritious and flavorful meal option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1/4 cup banana peppers, jarred mild or spicy for a kick
  • 1/4 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 tsp dijon or spicy mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, banana peppers, diced celery, garlic powder, chopped green onion, diced red onion, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  2. Gradually add the blended cottage cheese to the mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
  3. Taste your salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  4. For the best flavors, serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld together.

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredient portions based on your taste preferences. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For freezing, mix in fresh cottage cheese after thawing.