New Year's Zesty JalapeƱo Popper Chicken Salad š
A vibrant and zesty chicken salad featuring the bold flavors of jalapeƱo poppers, perfect for a healthy New Year's celebration or any low-carb meal.
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Blender
Ingredients
Chicken Salad Base
- 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 Fresh JalapeƱo chopped
- 5 slices Bacon cooked & crumbled
Zesty JalapeƱo Dressing
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Fresh JalapeƱo chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- 2 Limes juice of
Instructions
- Start by preparing your chicken: Cook one large chicken breast using your preferred healthy method (baking, grilling, or boiling). Once cooked through, shred or chop it into small, bite-sized pieces and let it cool.
- Next, get your salad components ready: Finely chop the celery, green onions, and the first portion of fresh jalapeƱo (3 tablespoons). In a spacious bowl, combine the cooled shredded chicken with the chopped celery, green onions, jalapeƱo, crumbled bacon, creamy cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar. Mix everything gently until well combined.
- Now for the zesty dressing: In a food processor or blender, add the sour cream, the second portion of fresh chopped jalapeƱo (1/4 cup), fresh cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and the fresh juice from two limes. Blend until the dressing is completely smooth and vibrant.
- Bring it all together: Pour this flavorful jalapeƱo dressing over your chicken salad mixture. Toss carefully to ensure every ingredient is coated with the delicious dressing.
- Serve fresh: Enjoy this vibrant salad as is, spooned onto crisp salad greens for an extra healthy touch, or serve on your favorite low-carb bread or crackers.
Notes
Notes: Enjoy this vibrant salad as is, spooned onto crisp salad greens for an extra healthy touch, or serve on your favorite low-carb bread or crackers.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 447 kcal
- Net Carbs: 5g
