Lime Cottage Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with wholesome goodness, Lime Cottage Salad is the perfect blend of creamy cottage cheese, crisp vegetables, and zesty lime dressing. This vibrant salad combines diced cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and a touch of red onion for a medley of flavors and textures, all tied together with the citrusy kick of fresh lime juice and zest. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and an optional hint of honey add both richness and subtle sweetness, while freshly chopped cilantro brings a burst of herbal freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this light yet satisfying dish is ideal as a healthy side or a quick standalone meal. Serve garnished with a lime wedge for extra flair and enjoy a salad that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Perfect for clean-eating enthusiasts and anyone looking for an easy, flavorful recipe featuring fresh ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 large Lime
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and prepare all the vegetables. Dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the fresh cilantro finely.
In a large mixing bowl, add the prepared vegetables and the cottage cheese. Toss gently to combine evenly.
In a small bowl, prepare the lime dressing. Zest the lime and juice it to extract as much liquid as possible. Mix the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the lime dressing over the vegetable and cottage cheese mixture. Toss the salad gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light meal. For extra presentation, garnish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro or a lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1694 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1210 mg | 26% | |
*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.
