Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe
This Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad combines tender shredded chicken with spicy jalapenos, creamy cottage cheese, and cheddar for a flavorful, low-carb dish. Perfect for keto enthusiasts, it features a zesty jalapeno dressing made from sour cream, lime juice, and fresh herbs, adding a fresh and tangy twist. Serve it over greens, keto bread, or enjoy as a hearty snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 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
Dressing
- 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: Prepare the chicken breast using your preferred method such as baking, boiling, or grilling until cooked through. Once done, shred the chicken and chop into small pieces, then set aside to cool.
- Prep the Vegetables: Dice the celery stalks, slice the green onions, and chop the fresh jalapenos to get them ready for mixing.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped jalapenos, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: Place all dressing ingredients including sour cream, chopped jalapenos, fresh cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and lime juice into a food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the blended jalapeno dressing over the chicken salad mixture. Toss gently to ensure the dressing coats all the salad components evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the chicken salad over fresh salad greens, on keto-friendly bread, or simply enjoy it as a satisfying, standalone keto dish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos to control the spice level.
- For a creamier texture, use full-fat sour cream and cottage cheese.
- This salad can be served cold or at room temperature.
- Perfect for meal prep and keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the dressing.
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