Tomato Salad Served with Cottage Cheese
Elevate your summer dining with this vibrant Tomato Salad Served with Cottage Cheese—an easy, no-cook recipe bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Juicy, ripe tomatoes are paired with crisp red onion and fragrant basil, then lightly dressed with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a tangy twist. A creamy dollop of cottage cheese adds a protein-rich contrast, making this dish as satisfying as it is refreshing. Perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or appetizer, this salad can be served over a bed of mixed greens for added texture and color. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a healthy, gluten-free option that's as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups optional: mixed salad greens
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the tomatoes. Slice them into thin wedges and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the salad for a burst of flavor.
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Using clean hands or salad tongs, gently toss everything together until the tomatoes and onions are well coated with the dressing.
In a serving bowl or plate, arrange the optional mixed salad greens (if using) as a base. Spoon the tomato salad mixture over the greens.
Add a generous dollop of cottage cheese to the side or on top of the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, wholesome dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1702 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1662 mg | 35% | |
*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.
