Bright, refreshing, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Garden Fresh Cottage Cheese Salad is a celebration of vibrant flavors and nutritious simplicity. Combining creamy cottage cheese with crisp diced cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, and finely grated carrot, this easy-to-make salad is a textural delight. Fresh herbs like parsley and dill add an aromatic burst, while a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or as a colorful side dish, this no-cook recipe is a go-to for anyone craving a healthy, protein-packed meal. Serve it chilled for ultimate garden-fresh goodness! Keywords: Cottage cheese salad, fresh vegetable salad, high-protein salad, no-cook recipes, healthy summer salad.
Wash all vegetables under cold running water and pat dry.
Dice the English cucumber into small bite-sized pieces.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
Core and dice the red bell pepper into small, even-sized pieces.
Finely dice half of a red onion.
Grate the carrot using a box grater or julienne it into thin strips.
Chop the fresh parsley and dill finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, grated carrot, parsley, and dill.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Garnish with additional parsley or dill, if desired.
Calories |
678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 26.2 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 2222 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1666 mg | 35% | |
*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.