Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe
This Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a flavorful, low-carb dish combining tender chicken breast, creamy cottage cheese, spicy jalapeños, and savory bacon. Perfect for a keto-friendly lunch or dinner, it offers a spicy kick balanced with fresh ingredients and a creamy jalapeño dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Cooking (baking/boiling/grilling)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 large Chicken Breast
- 2 Celery Stalks, diced
- 2 Green Onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp Chopped Fresh Jalapeno
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Jalapeno
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Cheese and Bacon
- 3/4 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 5 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- Juice of 2 Limes
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the chicken breast by your preferred method—baked, boiled, or grilled—until it’s fully cooked. Once done, shred and chop into small pieces. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice celery, slice green onions, and chop jalapeños into small pieces to prepare for mixing.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped jalapeños (use both amounts as specified), crumbled bacon, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well until evenly mixed.
- Make the Dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine sour cream, onion powder, garlic salt, lime juice, chopped jalapeños (1/4 cup), and fresh cilantro. Blend until smooth and creamy for a spicy, tangy dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: Pour the jalapeño dressing over the chicken and cheese mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Serve: Enjoy this salad over fresh salad greens, spread on keto bread, or eat it on its own as a satisfying keto-friendly meal.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño according to your spice tolerance.
- For a smoky flavor, use smoked cheddar cheese or add a dash of smoked paprika.
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese and sour cream with suitable non-dairy alternatives.
- Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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