Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Indulge in the savory delight of Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad, a dish bursting with flavor and texture. This refreshing salad is perfect for lunch, picnics, or a light dinner. Featuring tender chicken combined with creamy cottage cheese and zesty jalapenos, every bite offers a satisfying crunch from fresh vegetables and a hint of spice that invigorates your palate. Quick to prepare and high in protein, this salad is an ideal choice for those following a low-carb lifestyle. Serve it over greens, in wraps, or alongside your favorite keto-friendly sides for a nutritious meal that’s easy to love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Keto
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
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breast through your preferred method until fully cooked. Shred and set aside to cool.
- Dice the celery and slice the green onions and jalapenos.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped jalapenos, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese.
- In a blender, mix sour cream and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg