Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for anyone following a low-carb lifestyle. This delightful salad combines tender shredded chicken with creamy cottage cheese, crispy bacon, and a kick of fresh jalapenos, making it an excellent choice for lunch or a light dinner. With its vibrant flavors and versatile serving options, you can enjoy this dish on its own, atop fresh greens, or as a spread on keto-friendly bread. Whether you’re prepping meals for the week or looking for a quick snack, this healthy salad delivers protein-packed goodness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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 baking, boiling, or grilling until fully cooked. Shred and let cool.
- Dice the celery and slice the green onions; chop the jalapenos.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped jalapenos, crumbled bacon, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese.
- For the dressing: Blend sour cream, chopped jalapenos, cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve over fresh greens or on keto bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg