Description
A light, refreshing, and protein-packed salad that combines the crispness of cucumber, juiciness of tomatoes, and the creamy goodness of cottage cheese. This simple yet satisfying dish makes for a perfect snack or light meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add a dash of garlic powder or fresh minced garlic for extra flavor.
- This salad is best served chilled, so feel free to refrigerate it for about 30 minutes before serving.
- For a low-carb option, you can skip the onions or use a smaller amount.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (half of the recipe)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg