Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Indulge in the zesty flavors of Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad, a delightful dish that satisfies both hunger and taste buds! This refreshing salad combines tender shredded chicken with creamy cottage cheese, crunchy vegetables, and a spicy kick from fresh jalapenos. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, it’s packed with protein and low in carbs, making it an ideal choice for your keto lifestyle. Serve it over greens, in lettuce wraps, or as a flavorful sandwich filling. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this versatile recipe will become a staple in your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 large chicken breast
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh jalapeno
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh jalapeno
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breast until fully cooked; shred and let cool.
- Chop the celery, green onions, and jalapenos finely.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, celery, green onions, jalapenos, and turkey bacon.
- In a blender, mix sour cream, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice until smooth.
- Toss the salad mixture with dressing until well coated.
- Serve over greens or as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg