Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Combining creamy cottage cheese, spicy jalapenos, and tender chicken, this salad delivers a delightful mix of textures and tastes. Ideal for those on a keto diet or anyone looking for a nutritious meal, it’s versatile enough to be served over greens, as a filling in lettuce wraps, or enjoyed straight from the bowl. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this dish is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- 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
- 5 slices turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh jalapeno
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breast by your preferred method (bake, boil, or grill), then shred and cool.
- Dice celery stalks and slice green onions.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with diced celery, green onions, jalapenos, cottage cheese, crumbled bacon, and cheddar.
- For the dressing, blend sour cream with chopped jalapenos, cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and lime juice until smooth.
- Toss the salad ingredients with the dressing until evenly coated. Serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg