Description
The Best Cottage Cheese Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with an array of crunchy vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or light lunches, this salad takes just 15 minutes to prepare and can easily be customized to suit your taste. With its bright colors and delightful flavors, it’s both a treat for the palate and a feast for the eyes—ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or simply enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed red and yellow)
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop all fresh vegetables: dice bell peppers, slice cucumber into rounds, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese with all chopped vegetables; stir gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture; toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg