Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers Recipe
A quick and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad combining creamy low-fat cottage cheese with tender rotisserie chicken, tangy banana peppers, and fresh crunchy vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy snack, this salad is easy to make and ready in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken (chopped into small chunks)
- 1/4 cup jarred banana peppers (drained and diced)
- 1 celery stick (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (diced)
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cottage Cheese Mixture: Add the low-fat cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into a food processor. Pulse the ingredients until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency, which will serve as the flavorful dressing for the salad.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped rotisserie chicken, diced banana peppers, diced celery, diced red onion, and sliced green onion. Pour in the blended cottage cheese mixture and mix everything thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Serve or Store: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate to enjoy later as a convenient and healthy meal option.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of smoked paprika to the cottage cheese mixture.
- This salad can be served on a bed of leafy greens or in a whole-grain wrap for a more filling meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Feel free to substitute the rotisserie chicken with cooked turkey or grilled chicken breast.
