Summertime Cucumber and Cottage Cheese Salad
Bright, refreshing, and oh-so-easy to make, the Summertime Cucumber and Cottage Cheese Salad is the ultimate warm-weather side dish! This vibrant salad combines crisp cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion with creamy cottage cheese, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. A zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties it all together, while fresh dill and parsley provide a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a perfect choice for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Packed with summer produce and bursting with flavor, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers and peel them if desired. Slice them into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely chop the fresh dill and parsley and set aside for later use.
Peel and slice the red onion thinly, then add it to the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the cottage cheese to the bowl with the vegetables and gently mix to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped dill and parsley over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your refreshing Summertime Cucumber and Cottage Cheese Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1691 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1139 mg | 24% | |
*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.
