Quick Cottage Cheese Salad
Light, refreshing, and ready in just 10 minutes, this Quick Cottage Cheese Salad is the perfect solution for a healthy, no-cook meal or side dish. Packed with protein-rich cottage cheese, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad bursts with flavor and texture in every bite. A drizzle of a simple lemon-olive oil dressing ties everything together, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbal brightness. Low in carbs, gluten-free, and loaded with nutrients, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious—enjoy it as a quick lunch, a vibrant side for grilled dishes, or pair it with your favorite whole grain for a balanced dinner. Ready to impress in record time, it's a must-try for busy home cooks seeking ease and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the cucumber into small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and parsley, then add them to the bowl with the vegetables.
Add the cottage cheese to the bowl, gently mixing it with the vegetables to combine evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cottage cheese and vegetable mixture. Toss everything gently to coat evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with an extra sprinkle of parsley if desired.
Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes for a cooler, refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1689 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 926 mg | 20% | |
*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.
