Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
A delightful twist on traditional chicken salad, combining rotisserie chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and zesty banana peppers for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken, chopped into small chunks Opt for a fresh and well-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- 1/2 cup low-fat (2% milkfat) cottage cheese, blended smooth Blend until fully smooth for a creamy texture.
- 1/4 cup jarred banana peppers, diced Can be mild or spicy based on preference.
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 2 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon or spicy mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Adjust according to taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper Adjust according to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a food processor, pulse cottage cheese, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine blended cottage cheese mixture, chopped chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion. Stir until well combined.
- Taste salad and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
This salad can be enjoyed as a sandwich filling, on a bed of greens, or as a dip with crackers or veggie sticks. It’s best served cold and is perfect for meal prepping as it lasts for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.