Cottage Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and packed with nutrients, this Cottage Salad is the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and refreshing flavors. Featuring creamy cottage cheese paired with crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty red onion, and crisp mixed greens, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The tangy olive oil and lemon juice dressing, lightly sweetened with honey, adds just the right amount of balance, while a garnish of fresh parsley provides a delightful herby finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy and satisfying recipe is ideal as a quick, light meal or a colorful side dish. Whether you're looking for a protein-packed lunch or a vibrant addition to your dinner table, this Cottage Salad is sure to impress! Keywords: cottage cheese salad, quick salad recipe, healthy salad, easy side dish, no-cook recipes, fresh vegetable salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Cottage cheese
• 1 large Cucumber
• 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 100 grams Mixed greens
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the fresh vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Dice the cucumber into small cubes and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 3

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rings or half rings.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley finely.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and mixed greens.

Step 6

Add the cottage cheese to the bowl, gently mixing it with the vegetables.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top as a garnish.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a light meal or a side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1021.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	589.3

Total Fat 33.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 18mg	0%
Sodium 1659.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 20.2g	0%

Vitamin D 8IU	0%
Calcium 253.2mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1582.0mg	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: 49.5%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 37.4%