Pineapple Cottage Cheese Salad
Refreshingly tangy and delightfully creamy, this Pineapple Cottage Cheese Salad is a vibrant blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors, perfect for a light lunch or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Featuring juicy pineapple chunks, creamy cottage cheese, and crisp celery, this salad gets a burst of sweetness from red grapes and a satisfying crunch from toasted slivered almonds. A drizzle of honey-lemon dressing ties the ingredients together with a bright, zesty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this healthy and protein-packed salad is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Serve it chilled with a sprinkle of fresh mint for an extra layer of freshness that will impress everyone at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 cup toasted almonds, slivered
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
1. If using fresh pineapple, peel, core, and chop it into bite-sized chunks. If using canned pineapple, drain the liquid thoroughly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, cottage cheese, celery, and red grapes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a light dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the pineapple and cottage cheese mixture. Gently toss everything together to ensure even coating.
5. Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds over the top for added crunch.
6. Serve the salad immediately or chill for 30 minutes for a more refreshing taste.
7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.7 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1210 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.0 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.8 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2172 mg | 46% | |
*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.
