Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Recipe
This Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a flavorful, low-carb dish combining tender shredded chicken breast with creamy cottage cheese, crisp celery, sharp cheddar, and spicy fresh jalapenos. Tossed in a tangy cilantro lime dressing and topped with crispy bacon, this salad offers a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for keto enthusiasts looking for a quick and nutritious option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
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
- Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken breast using your preferred method such as baking, boiling, or grilling until fully cooked through. Once done, shred and chop the chicken into small pieces and set aside to cool.
- Prepare Vegetables: Dice the celery stalks, slice the green onions, and chop the fresh jalapenos to ensure all ingredients are ready for combining.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, diced celery, green onions, chopped jalapenos, crumbled bacon, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir thoroughly to distribute all ingredients evenly.
- Make Dressing: In a food processor or blender, add the sour cream, chopped fresh jalapeno, fresh cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and lime juice. Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared cilantro lime dressing over the combined salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the jalapeno popper cottage cheese chicken salad over fresh salad greens, on keto-friendly bread, or enjoy it on its own as a fulfilling keto meal.
Notes
- You can cook the chicken breast via baking, boiling, or grilling depending on personal preference and convenience.
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos to control the spice level to your liking.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese and sour cream with keto-friendly dairy alternatives.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Serve with keto bread or leafy greens to keep the meal low carb.
Keywords: Keto, Jalapeno Popper, Chicken Salad, Cottage Cheese, Low Carb, Keto Salad, Spicy Chicken Salad
