Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Salad Base
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1 cup rotisserie chicken, chopped into small chunks
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½ cup low-fat (2% milkfat) cottage cheese, blended smooth
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¼ cup jarred banana peppers (mild or spicy), diced
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¼ cup red onion, diced
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¼ cup celery, diced
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2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
→ Seasonings
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½ teaspoon Dijon or spicy mustard
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon salt and pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
In a food processor, pulse cottage cheese, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese mixture, chopped chicken, banana peppers, red onion, celery, and green onion. Stir until well combined.
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Taste the salad and adjust seasonings such as salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Notes:
01 -
This salad can be served cold and is perfect for meal prep.