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Cheese Chaos: The Protein-Packed Time Machine That’s Hijacking Lunch

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If you’re seeking a light yet satisfying dish that showcases the versatility of cottage cheese, look no further than Cottage Cheese Salad.

This refreshing salad is a fantastic way to enjoy the creamy goodness of cottage cheese while incorporating crisp, fresh vegetables for a delightful crunch. It’s the perfect addition to any meal, whether as a standalone lunch or a complement to a hearty dinner.

I first made this salad on a warm afternoon when I wanted something both light and nourishing. The creamy cottage cheese pairs beautifully with a medley of vegetables, making each bite both flavorful and satisfying.

For a full cottage cheese experience, I love to serve it alongside Cottage Cheese Pancakes or Cottage Cheese Eggs. These dishes highlight the versatility of cottage cheese, turning a simple ingredient into a variety of delicious meals.

This Cottage Cheese Salad isn’t just a side dish—it’s a versatile and tasty way to enjoy one of the kitchen’s most adaptable ingredients.

A top-down view of the bowl with the finished salad, covered with plastic wrap and placed in the refrigerator. The scene shows the salad ready to chill, ensuring the flavors meld together before serving.

Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe

This simple and light cottage cheese salad combines fresh vegetables with creamy cottage cheese, making it a perfect side dish or light meal. It’s refreshing and easy to prepare, ideal for a quick summer lunch or as a side for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 138 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • spoon or spatula for mixing

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 ounce container cottage cheese, drained
  • 4 roma plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 2 medium cucumbers peeled and diced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, chopped tomatoes, green onions, and diced cucumbers.
    A top-down view of a medium mixing bowl on the white marble countertop. In the bowl, 16 ounces of drained cottage cheese, the chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions, and diced cucumbers are being added. The scene captures all ingredients coming together in the bowl, ready for mixing.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    A top-down view of the mixing bowl with combined ingredients. A pinch of salt and pepper is being sprinkled over the mixture to taste. The scene highlights the seasoning process, enhancing the flavors of the salad.
  • Stir everything together until well mixed.
    A top-down view of the mixing bowl on the white marble countertop. A spoon is being used to stir the cottage cheese, tomatoes, green onions, cucumbers, and seasoning until well combined. The scene focuses on the vibrant colors and textures of the salad ingredients blending together.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
    A top-down view of the bowl with the finished salad, covered with plastic wrap and placed in the refrigerator. The scene shows the salad ready to chill, ensuring the flavors meld together before serving.

Nutrition Facts:

NutritionValue
Calories138kcal
Protein15g
Fat5g
Carbohydrates9g
Sugar3g
Fiber1g

Variations that You Must Give a Try To!

  • Different Protein: If you don’t want to use plain cottage cheese, you can try flavored ones with pineapple or herbs, but this may change the dish’s taste. If you’re not a fan of cottage cheese, you could use egg salad instead.
  • Different Fruit: Try different fruits in the salad, like apple or banana. It’s best to stick with sweet fruits rather than savory vegetables for this dish.
  • Different Salad Leaves: Use any salad leaves you have available. Baby spinach would be a good alternative.
  • Different Topping: If you can’t have hazelnuts, you could use sunflower seeds as a simple topping instead.

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