Description
A remarkably fresh, protein-packed cottage cheese salad loaded with crisp vegetables and vibrant flavors, perfect for a healthy and quick meal.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Begin by preparing all your vegetables. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and thinly slice the celery.
Step 2: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese with all the prepared vegetables.
Step 3: Add the freshly chopped chives. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If desired, drizzle with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil.
Step 4: Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined. Be careful not to mash the cottage cheese too much; you want to maintain some of its texture.
Step 5: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If time allows, chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For variations, try adding bell peppers, avocado, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a dash of hot sauce for a kick. Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
