Grandma Mac's Cottage Cheese Salad
A refreshing twist on classic comfort food, Grandma Mac's Cottage Cheese Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish that comes together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Bursting with fresh flavors, this nutritious salad features creamy cottage cheese paired with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, and zesty green onion. A bright dressing of lemon juice and olive oil brings everything together, while a sprinkle of parsley adds a fresh herbal kick. Perfect as a light lunch, a wholesome side, or a refreshing snack, this chilled salad is the ultimate fusion of simplicity and flavor. Whether you're meal-prepping or hosting a summer gathering, this cottage cheese salad is sure to please!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 stalks green onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and prepare all vegetables. Dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and green onion into small pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and green onion.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the cottage cheese mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Add the chopped parsley to the salad and mix lightly to combine.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
Step 7
Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve chilled as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1018.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 621.4 |
| Total Fat 26.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g | |
| Cholesterol 43.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2186.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 64.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 49.4g | |
| Protein 36.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 19.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 313.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1335.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories