Cottage Cheese Crab Salad

Light, refreshing, and packed with protein, this Cottage Cheese Crab Salad is the perfect blend of creamy and zesty flavors. Featuring chunks of delicate crab meat—whether you prefer lump or imitation—paired with crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a touch of finely diced red onion, this no-cook salad is as simple as it is satisfying. Fresh dill and a vibrant tang of lemon juice elevate the dish, while the creamy cottage cheese adds a luscious texture and wholesome creaminess. Tossed together with a light dressing of olive oil, garlic powder, and a hint of black pepper, this healthy salad comes together in just 15 minutes and is best served chilled. Ideal as a quick lunch, a crowd-pleasing side dish, or even a unique appetizer, it’s a high-protein, low-carb recipe that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cottage cheese
• 8 ounces Crab meat (lump or imitation)
• 1 medium English cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly and pat dry.

Step 2

Slice the English cucumber into thin rounds, then cut each round into quarters. Add to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumber.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion (you'll only need about a quarter of it) and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Gently fold in the crab meat, breaking it into smaller pieces if necessary.

Step 6

Add the cottage cheese to the bowl and stir gently to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.

Step 12

Serve chilled as a side dish or light lunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(984.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	630.4

Total Fat 22.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 141.7mg	0%
Sodium 3530.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 65.2g	0%

Vitamin D 9.6IU	0%
Calcium 352.1mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1678.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 41.0%

Carbs: 26.9%