Orange Cottage Cheese Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, the Orange Cottage Cheese Salad is a quick-to-make dish perfect for warm-weather dining or a healthy snack. This no-cook recipe marries juicy, bite-sized orange slices with creamy cottage cheese, a drizzle of golden honey, and the zesty kick of fresh mint leaves—a trio of flavors that’s balanced beautifully with a touch of salt and pepper. Topped with crunchy slivered almonds, it offers both a delightful texture and a boost of nutrients. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad is ideal for light lunches, brunch menus, or as a cooling side dish during summer. Serve it chilled for an ultra-refreshing experience that’s as satisfying as it is simple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large oranges
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon slivered almonds
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
Begin by peeling the oranges. Remove as much of the white pith as possible to avoid bitterness.
Slice the peeled oranges into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Add the cottage cheese to the bowl with the oranges.
Drizzle the honey over the oranges and cottage cheese.
Finely chop the mint leaves and sprinkle them into the bowl.
Add a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper to enhance the flavors.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are evenly combined.
Sprinkle the slivered almonds on top for added crunch and garnish.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving for an extra-refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.1 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1126 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.9 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 555 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1474 mg | 31% | |
*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.
