Description
This Berry Cottage Cheese Salad is a light, refreshing, and protein-packed dish that combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with the sweetness of fresh berries. It’s a perfect healthy snack or a side dish to complement your meal. Packed with antioxidants from the berries and protein from the cottage cheese, this salad is both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Berries:
Wash and prepare the berries. Hull and slice the strawberries, and leave the other berries whole if they are small. Place all the berries in a bowl. - Mix the Cottage Cheese:
In a separate large bowl, add the cottage cheese. If desired, stir in the honey or maple syrup for sweetness and the vanilla extract for added flavor. Mix gently until combined. - Assemble the Salad:
Gently fold the berries into the cottage cheese, ensuring that the berries are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. - Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with fresh mint or basil if desired for a pop of color and flavor. Serve immediately as a refreshing snack, light meal, or side dish.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup based on your preference.
- Feel free to add other fruits like sliced peaches, mango, or banana for a different twist.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, you can swap the cottage cheese for a plant-based alternative like coconut or almond milk yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg