Cottage Cheese and Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining creamy cottage cheese and crisp cucumbers, perfect as a light meal or a side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese Use low-fat or regular cottage cheese
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced Remove seeds if watery
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions Can substitute with chives or red onions
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar For dressing; adjust to taste
- Salt and black pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and thinly slice the cucumber. You may want to remove the seeds if the cucumber is particularly watery.
- Place the cottage cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the cucumber slices and chopped green onions to the bowl.
- Drizzle with lemon juice or vinegar, then gently stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For serving, consider garnishing with fresh herbs like dill or parsley. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days but consume sooner for the best texture. The salad is versatile and can be customized with various herbs, spices, or additional ingredients like cooked quinoa for added protein.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g