Cottage Cheese Spinach Salad
Brighten up your meal with this wholesome and refreshing Cottage Cheese Spinach Salad—a delightful medley of nutrient-packed ingredients and vibrant flavors. Tender spinach leaves form the base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and the subtle sharpness of red onion. Creamy cottage cheese adds a protein-rich twist, while sunflower seeds provide a satisfying crunch. A zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey ties it all together with a perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or side dish, this healthy spinach salad is as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking easy, fresh salad recipes packed with flavor and texture!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly under cold running water, then pat them dry. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and cut it into thin slices or small cubes. Add it to the bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the salad mix for a hint of sharpness. If a milder flavor is preferred, soak the diced onion in cold water for 10 minutes and then drain before adding.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Top the salad with dollops of cottage cheese and sprinkle sunflower seeds over the top for added crunch and nuttiness.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and delicious Cottage Cheese Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1026 mg | 22% | |
*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.
