Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad, a delightful dish that combines spicy jalapenos and creamy cottage cheese with tender chicken. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this salad offers a satisfying crunch and rich taste that will please your palate. With its bold combination of fresh ingredients and zesty lime juice, each bite is a celebration of flavor! Whether served over greens, in lettuce wraps, or as a dip, this versatile salad is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies depending on chicken method
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- 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
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh jalapeno
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breast by baking, boiling, or grilling it until fully cooked. Shred or chop into small pieces and let cool.
- Dice celery and slice green onions; chop fresh jalapenos to your desired heat level.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped jalapenos, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese; mix well.
- In a food processor or blender, combine sour cream, chopped jalapenos, lime juice, onion powder, and garlic salt; blend until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately over greens or keto bread or enjoy straight from the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg