Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad with Banana Peppers
A refreshing and nutritious chicken salad that combines rotisserie chicken, cottage cheese, and banana peppers for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken, chopped into small chunks Use leftover or fresh rotisserie chicken.
- 0.5 cup low-fat (2 percent milkfat) cottage cheese, blended smooth Blend until smooth for a creamy texture.
- 0.25 cup jarred banana peppers, diced Adjust quantity for desired spice.
- 0.25 cup red onion, diced For a milder flavor, soak in cold water before adding.
- 0.25 cup celery, diced Adds crunch to the salad.
- 2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced For garnish and added flavor.
For the Dressing
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon or spicy mustard For added flavor.
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder Can replace with fresh garlic if preferred.
- 0.25 teaspoon salt Adjust based on taste.
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper Black pepper recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a food processor, pulse cottage cheese, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese mixture with the chopped chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion.
- Stir until everything is well combined.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Serving
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Fresh ingredients enhance flavor and texture. This salad can also be enjoyed in wraps or sandwiches. It keeps well in the fridge for 2-3 days.