Cottage Cheese Salad
Cottage Cheese Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with crisp vegetables for a delightful burst of flavor. Packed with vibrant colors and textures, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or as a light lunch on its own. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, it’s sure to impress your guests or simply elevate your day-to-day meals. Enjoy it chilled for the ultimate taste experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cherry tomatoes and cucumber; slice the red onion thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese with the chopped veggies.
- Stir in the fresh herbs.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional olive oil or lemon juice.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg