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Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad

Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad for Quick Meals

Whip up a delicious Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad in just 15 minutes, packed with 38 grams of protein and colorful ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cups low-fat cottage cheese Substitute with full-fat cottage cheese for richer flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard Can be swapped with regular mustard or spicy brown mustard.
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder Fresh onion or onion flakes can be used.
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder Fresh garlic or garlic flakes are acceptable substitutes.
  • salt and black pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Salad
  • 1 cups rotisserie chicken Chopped, main protein source.
  • 0.25 cups jarred banana peppers Drained and diced.
  • 1 celery stick Diced.
  • 0.5 red onion Diced.
  • 1 green onion Thinly sliced.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spoon or spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a food processor, combine low-fat cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30-40 seconds.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gather the salad ingredients: chopped rotisserie chicken, diced banana peppers, diced celery stick, diced red onion, and thinly sliced green onion.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Gently fold together until combined.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary; add more Dijon mustard or lemon juice for extra tang.
  5. Serve immediately for a fresh crunch, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 38gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to blend the cottage cheese dressing just until smooth to avoid a watery texture. Add crunchy ingredients last to maintain freshness.

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