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Cottage Cheese Taco Chicken Salad

Cottage Cheese Taco Chicken Salad with 30g Protein

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A quick and satisfying taco-inspired chicken salad made with a creamy sour cream and salsa dressing. It comes together in minutes and works great for lunch or a light dinner.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons salsa
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
  • ⅓ cup slivered red onion
  • ¼ cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • Lime wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk sour cream, salsa, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
  2. Add lettuce, tomatoes, chicken, corn, black beans, and red onion to the bowl.
  3. Toss everything together until well coated with the dressing.
  4. Divide the salad among 4 plates and sprinkle each with shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  5. Serve with lime wedges if desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • You can swap reduced-fat sour cream with cottage cheese blended smooth for extra protein.
  • Store leftover dressing separately to keep the lettuce crisp.
  • Frozen corn thawed or canned corn drained both work well here.
  • Add avocado slices or tortilla strips for extra texture.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg