Description
A creamy, high-protein chicken salad made with rotisserie chicken, blended low-fat cottage cheese, and crisp vegetables like banana peppers, onions, and celery. Ideal for a quick, nutritious meal prep lunch that stays fresh for the week.
Ingredients
1 cup rotisserie chicken, chopped into small chunks
½ cup low-fat (2% milkfat) cottage cheese
¼ cup jarred banana peppers, diced
¼ cup red onion, diced
¼ cup celery, diced
2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon Dijon or spicy mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt and pepper each
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine chopped rotisserie chicken, diced banana peppers, red onion, celery, and sliced green onion.
Blend the cottage cheese in a separate bowl until smooth.
Stir in mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the dressing is homogeneous.
Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Notes
Use mild or spicy banana peppers based on heat preference.
Adjust mustard quantity to control dressing spiciness.
For best texture, mix just before serving or portion individually.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Great for meal prep; pre-portion into 4 containers for grab-and-go meals.