St Patrick's Day Cottage Cheese Salad
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with this vibrant and refreshing St. Patrick's Day Cottage Cheese Salad! Packed with nutrient-rich greens like baby spinach, cucumber, and green bell pepper, this salad is both festive and wholesome. Creamy avocado and protein-packed cottage cheese add luscious texture, while a zesty lemon-honey dressing ties the flavors together beautifully. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a St. Paddy’s Day-themed side dish, or a healthy snack. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra pop of green and enjoy a salad that’s as festive as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 large avocado
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry all the fresh produce thoroughly.
Step 2
Chop the baby spinach into smaller pieces if needed and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice it into small cubes. Add the cucumber to the bowl.
Step 4
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice it into small chunks. Add the avocado to the salad.
Step 5
Dice the green bell pepper into small cubes and add it to the bowl.
Step 6
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine and coat everything evenly.
Step 9
Add the cottage cheese to the salad, folding it in gently so as not to break up the cheese curds too much.
Step 10
Optional: Garnish with extra parsley or a twist of lemon on the side for an added touch.
Step 11
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1366.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 972.9 |
| Total Fat 55.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g | |
| Cholesterol 43.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2237.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 90.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.6g | |
| Protein 41.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 19.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 398.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2240.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories