Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe
This Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a creamy, spicy, and protein-packed dish perfect for a low-carb lifestyle. Combining shredded chicken breast with cottage cheese, cheddar, fresh jalapenos, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad offers a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic jalapeno popper. Ideal for lunches, snacks, or light dinners, it can be served on salad greens, keto bread, or enjoyed on its own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2-3 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 large Chicken Breast
Vegetables and Fresh Herbs
- 2 Celery Stalks (diced)
- 2 Green Onions (sliced)
- 3 tbsp Chopped Fresh Jalapeno
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Jalapeno
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
Dairy
- 3/4 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
Seasonings and Extras
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- Juice of 2 Limes
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken breast according to your preferred method, such as baking, boiling, or grilling until fully cooked. Once done, shred and chop the chicken into small pieces and allow it to cool.
- Prepare Vegetables: Finely chop the celery stalks, slice the green onions, and chop the fresh jalapenos as indicated.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped jalapenos, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir the ingredients together thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine the sour cream, additional chopped jalapenos, fresh cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and lime juice. Blend the mixture until smooth to create a spicy and creamy dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the jalapeno dressing over the chicken salad mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Serve the salad over a bed of fresh salad greens, on slices of keto-friendly bread, or enjoy it as a low-carb standalone dish.
Notes
- For extra spice, adjust the amount of jalapenos to your taste.
- Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese and sour cream depending on your dietary preference.
- Chicken can be cooked in bulk ahead of time and refrigerated for quicker meal prep.
- If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapenos before chopping.
- Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Keywords: Keto chicken salad, jalapeno popper salad, low carb chicken salad, cottage cheese salad, keto lunch, spicy chicken salad
