Easy High Protein Salsa – Low Carb Simplified

October 18, 2024

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Published: Oct 16, 2024 by Cathy Chenard · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Here’s one of the easiest and tastiest ways to make a high protein salsa in just a few minutes with a few ingredients.

Image of high protein salsa in a bowl with low carb chips

Since we have low-carb and high protein tortilla chips here at the house, we had to make a high protein salsa. And considering how good it turns out with just a few ingredients, we’ll definitely be doing it again.

It’s basically combining your favorite sugar-free salsa (in our case, Tostitos) with whipped cottage cheese for a protein boost. And it’s a good boost — roughly 35 percent of calories come from protein.

In creating the high-protein salsa, we prefer twice the salsa to cottage cheese. Any more cottage cheese, then it becomes a little too creamy with less of a salsa flavor. And you can amp up the flavor with a squeeze of lime of lemon juice and fresh chopped green onions or cilantro.

It’s perfect way to pump up your mid-afternoon or post-workout snack. In terms of tortilla chips, check out some of our favorite tortilla chips here. (We love pairing with Mr. Tortilla plain tortilla chips). You can also enjoy it with tacos, burritos, quesadillas, eggs, burgers, or any dish where you’d normally add salsa!

Ingredients

Chunky salsa: Be sure to get a sugar-free salsa with clean ingredients. We use Tostitos Medium Salsa, which uses simple ingredients, doesn’t include sugar and is just 1 net carb per 2 tablespoons. See our full review of low-carb salsas here.

Low-fat cottage cheese: We use a low-fat cottage cheese (2% milkfat) to keep the protein percentage high in this salsa. That said, you could also use a full-fat cottage cheese since it only slightly reduces the protein percentage. Whatever you have on hand.

Squeeze of lime or lemon juice (optional): We usually have one of these around, and we love the added acidity.

Fresh chopped green onions (optional): Chopped green onions add a boost of flavor, too. However, feel free to add what you got on hand, whether it’s cilantro, chives, etc.

How To Serve

You can serve it with high-protein or low-carb tortilla chips, but it’s also perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, eggs, burgers, or any dish where you’d typically use salsa!

How to Make

STEP 1: In a food processor, pulse cottage cheese until smooth.

STEP 2. In a small bowl, combine whipped cottage cheese and salsa and stir to combine.

STEP 3. Top with a squeeze of lime or lemon juice and fresh chopped green onions (optional). Serve immediately.

How to Store

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Give a quick stir before serving, as the salsa and cottage cheese may separate over time.

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