Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe

Introduction

This Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a flavorful, protein-packed dish perfect for a low-carb lifestyle. Combining creamy cottage cheese with spicy jalapenos and crispy bacon, it makes a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and versatile to serve.

Ingredients

• 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
• Cilantro Lime 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

1. Step 1: Cook the chicken breast according to your preference—baked, boiled, or grilled—until fully cooked. Let it cool, then shred and chop into small pieces.
2. Step 2: Chop the celery, green onions, and jalapenos.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped jalapenos, crumbled bacon, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well to mix.
4. Step 4: In a food processor or blender, combine all the ingredients for the cilantro lime dressing: sour cream, chopped jalapenos, fresh cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
5. Step 5: Pour the dressing over the chicken salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
6. Step 6: Serve the salad over greens, on keto bread, or enjoy it on its own for a tasty low-carb meal.

Tips & Variations

• For extra heat, leave the jalapeno seeds in when chopping or add more fresh jalapeno to the dressing.
• Swap out bacon for turkey bacon for a leaner option.
• Add chopped avocado for a creamy texture and additional healthy fats.
• Use smoked cheddar cheese to add a deeper flavor dimension.
• If you prefer a mayo-based dressing, substitute sour cream with mayonnaise.

Storage

Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The salad may firm up as it chills, so let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving. Reheat is not recommended as it’s best enjoyed cold or at room temperature.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use pre-cooked chicken for this salad?

Yes, pre-cooked chicken works well and can save time. Just make sure it’s shredded or chopped into small pieces before mixing with the other ingredients.

Is this salad suitable for a strict keto diet?

Absolutely! This recipe uses low-carb ingredients and plenty of healthy fats, making it ideal for keto and other low-carb meal plans.

Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe

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This Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a flavorful, low-carb dish combining tender chicken breast, creamy cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, and a spicy jalapeno cilantro lime dressing. It’s perfect served on salad greens, keto bread, or enjoyed on its own as a high-protein, keto-friendly meal.

• Author: lucas
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Salad
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Keto

Ingredients

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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
• 5 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled

Cilantro Lime 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

1. Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken breast according to your preference—bake, boil, or grill it until fully cooked through. Once done, shred and chop the chicken into small pieces, then set aside to cool slightly.
2. Prepare Veggies: Dice the celery stalks, slice the green onions, and chop the fresh jalapenos to prepare the crunchy and spicy elements for the salad.
3. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped jalapenos, crumbled cooked bacon, creamy cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir everything together thoroughly to evenly distribute each ingredient.
4. Make the Dressing: In a food processor or blender, add the sour cream, chopped jalapenos, fresh cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and fresh lime juice. Blend these dressing ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
5. Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the jalapeno cilantro lime dressing over the chicken salad mixture. Toss until the salad is lightly coated and flavors are well blended.
6. Serve: Serve this flavorful chicken salad over fresh salad greens, as a topping for keto bread, or enjoy it directly as a satisfying low-carb meal.

Notes

• You can cook the chicken by baking, boiling, or grilling depending on your taste preference and available equipment.
• Adjust the amount of jalapeno in the salad and dressing to your preferred level of spiciness.
• This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days, making it great for meal prep.
• For a dairy-free option, substitute sour cream and cottage cheese with suitable non-dairy alternatives.
• Add avocado or cucumber for extra freshness and texture if desired.

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