Description
This Cottage Cheese and Apple Salad is a light and refreshing dish that pairs the creamy richness of cottage cheese with the crisp, sweet flavor of apples. It’s perfect as a healthy snack, side dish, or even a quick breakfast option. With a hint of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon, this salad is a delightful combination of protein and fruit that will leave you feeling satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 apples, cored and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, to prevent apples from browning)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples:
Core and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces. If desired, toss the apple pieces with lemon juice to prevent browning. - Mix the Cottage Cheese:
In a large bowl, add the cottage cheese. If you like a touch of sweetness, stir in the honey or maple syrup. You can also add cinnamon for a warm, aromatic flavor. - Assemble the Salad:
Gently fold the diced apples into the cottage cheese mixture. Stir to combine without mashing the apples. - Garnish and Serve:
Top the salad with chopped walnuts or almonds for crunch, and garnish with a pinch of cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately as a snack, side dish, or light meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of nutmeg along with the cinnamon.
- If you prefer, you can also swap the walnuts or almonds for other nuts or seeds like pecans or sunflower seeds.
- This salad is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the fridge for a few hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg