Easy Elegant Cottage Cheese and Pineapple Salad
Brighten your table with this *Easy Elegant Cottage Cheese and Pineapple Salad*, a refreshing mix of creamy, tangy, and subtly sweet flavors that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring protein-rich cottage cheese paired with juicy pineapple chunks, this no-cook salad comes together in just 10 minutes. Lightly drizzled with honey and lime juice for a zesty twist, and enhanced with fresh mint and a sprinkle of toasted almonds for added crunch, this dish makes an ideal appetizer, side, or healthy snack. Served atop crisp lettuce leaves, it’s not only nutritious but also visually stunning. Whether you're hosting a brunch or looking for a quick, wholesome treat, this salad is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and pineapple chunks. Gently stir to evenly distribute the pineapple throughout the cottage cheese.
Drizzle the honey and lime juice over the mixture, and gently fold to incorporate the sweet and tangy flavors.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint and a pinch of salt over the mixture, then mix lightly to evenly distribute the ingredients.
On individual serving plates, lay down one lettuce leaf per plate as a base for the salad.
Spoon equal portions of the cottage cheese and pineapple mixture onto each lettuce leaf, creating a neat mound.
Top each serving with a sprinkle of toasted slivered almonds for added crunch and a hint of nuttiness.
Serve immediately as a light and refreshing appetizer, side, or snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.4 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1127 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.0 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 614 mg | 13% | |
*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.
