Description
This Cottage Cheese Salad is a fresh, high-protein, no-cook meal that comes together in just 10 minutes. Featuring diced vegetables, creamy cottage cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice, this refreshing dish is perfect as a healthy snack, side, or light lunch. Packed with flavor and nutrition, it’s a quick and easy meal you’ll love!
Ingredients
- 2 slices tomato, diced
- ¼ cucumber, diced
- 1 slice onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and halved (optional)
- 8 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (2% or full-fat)
- Fresh herbs (basil, oregano, or parsley, optional)
Instructions
- Finely dice the tomato, cucumber, onion, jalapeño, and olives.
- Place the chopped veggies in a bowl and toss with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
- Spread the cottage cheese on a serving plate or bowl.
- Top the cottage cheese with the prepared vegetable mixture.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra protein, add chickpeas or cooked lentils.
- For a crunchier texture, mix in diced bell peppers or radishes.
- For a dairy-free version, swap cottage cheese with hummus or mashed avocado.
- To make it a dip, serve with pita chips or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
