Description
A creamy, spicy, and savory chicken salad that embraces a low-carb lifestyle, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2–3 jalapenos, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded chicken, diced jalapenos, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper into the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Opt for shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience. Add diced celery or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg