why make this recipe

This salad is quick, tasty, and bright. It mixes spicy jalapenos, creamy cottage cheese, and cooked chicken. It makes a filling lunch or light dinner. You can make it fast with simple ingredients.

introduction

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese is a fresh, easy dish. It brings jalapeno heat, cheddar melt, and cottage cheese cream together. You can eat it on lettuce, bread, or crackers. It is low-effort and full of flavor.

how to make Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese

Follow the simple directions below.

Ingredients :

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup chopped jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced green onions
1 tablespoon ranch dressing (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves for serving

Directions :

In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, chopped jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and green onions. If desired, add ranch dressing for extra flavor, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over lettuce leaves as a salad or in a sandwich.

how to serve Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese

Serve the salad on crisp lettuce leaves for a low-carb meal. Spoon it into a sandwich or wrap for a quick lunch. You can also put it on crackers for a snack.

how to store Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese

Keep the salad in an airtight container in the fridge. Use within 3–4 days for best taste. If you add dressing, store separately when possible to keep lettuce crisp.

tips to make Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese

Taste and adjust salt and pepper after mixing.
Use pickled jalapenos for milder, tangy heat.
Drain pickled jalapenos if you want less liquid.
Chop green onions small so they mix well.
Use cold chicken and cold cottage cheese for best texture.

variation (if any)

Make it spicier: add more jalapeno or a pinch of cayenne.
Make it milder: use fewer jalapenos or remove seeds.
Swap cheddar for pepper jack for extra kick.
Use Greek yogurt instead of ranch to cut calories.

FAQs

Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?
A: Yes. Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time.

Q: Is cottage cheese ok in a salad?
A: Yes. Cottage cheese adds cream and protein.

Q: Can I make this ahead?
A: Yes. Make it a day ahead and store in the fridge. Mix well before serving.

Q: Can I freeze this salad?
A: No. Freezing changes the texture of cottage cheese and lettuce.

Q: What can I use instead of ranch?
A: Use plain yogurt, mayo, or skip it for a lighter salad.

Conclusion

For a similar low-carb take and more details, see this recipe: Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad.

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad With Cottage Cheese

Author: kaoucheegmail-com
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Diet: Low-Carb

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Description

A quick, tasty salad mixing jalapenos, creamy cottage cheese, and shredded chicken for a filling lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup chopped jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced green onions
1 tablespoon ranch dressing (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, chopped jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
If desired, add ranch dressing for extra flavor, and mix well.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve over lettuce leaves as a salad or in a sandwich.

Notes

For best texture, use cold chicken and cottage cheese. Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 3–4 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: salad, chicken, jalapeno, cottage cheese, easy recipe, low-carb