Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad
Bright, refreshing, and ready in just 10 minutes, this Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad is the perfect blend of creamy and fruity goodness! Packed with wholesome cottage cheese, juicy pineapple, sweet strawberries, tart blueberries, and crisp grapes, this salad offers a medley of textures and flavors in every bite. A drizzle of honey-lemon dressing adds a subtle sweetness and zesty flair, while optional mint leaves elevate the presentation and lend a touch of freshness. Ideal as a quick breakfast, a light lunch, or a vibrant side dish, this no-cook recipe is a healthful and satisfying choice for any occasion. Fully customizable with your favorite fruits and ready to enjoy immediately or chilled, this Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad is a nutrient-rich, crowd-pleasing option that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cottage cheese
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained if canned)
- 1 cup Strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 0.5 cup Blueberries
- 0.5 cup Grapes (halved, seedless)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 4 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese and fluff it gently with a spoon or fork to loosen the texture.
Add the pineapple chunks, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and halved grapes to the bowl with the cottage cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lemon juice to create a light dressing.
Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing over the cottage cheese and fruit mixture.
Gently toss everything together until the fruits are evenly coated and well incorporated with the cottage cheese.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual bowls.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, for an added touch of freshness.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.6 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 988 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.4 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 933 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
