Cheesy Chicken Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Salad Base
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2 tablespoons green onion, sliced thin
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¼ cup celery, finely chopped
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¼ cup red onion, chopped small
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1 cup cooked rotisserie chicken, diced into small bits
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¼ cup jarred banana peppers, chopped (spicy or mild)
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½ cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended until creamy
→ Seasonings
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¼ teaspoon black pepper and salt
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon Dijon mustard or spicy mustard
# Instructions:
01 -
Whip cottage cheese, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a food processor until silky smooth.
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Dump the smooth cottage cheese mixture into a big bowl along with green onion, banana peppers, diced celery, chopped red onion, and chicken. Give it a good mix until everything’s evenly blended.
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Take a taste and tweak the salt or seasoning if needed. Eat right away or chill in the fridge until serving time.
# Notes:
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Great for prepping ahead, this dish is best served cold.