Brighten up your mealtime with this Zesty Cottage Cheese Salad, a refreshing and protein-packed dish perfect for a light lunch, snack, or vibrant side. This no-cook recipe combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh, colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and diced red bell pepper, all brought together by a tangy homemade dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of honey. Optional diced avocado adds an extra layer of creamy indulgence, while chopped parsley provides a fresh herbal note. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and healthy salad is bursting with flavor, nutrient-rich ingredients, and textural contrast, making it an ideal choice for busy days or a quick refresh to your menu.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese and set aside.
Prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, and chop the parsley. If using avocado, dice it as well.
Add the prepared vegetables (tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and optional avocado) to the bowl with the cottage cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, black pepper, and sea salt to create the zesty dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cottage cheese and vegetable mixture.
Gently toss the ingredients together until evenly coated in the dressing. Be careful not to mash the cottage cheese or avocado (if used).
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately as a light meal or chilled as a refreshing snack or side dish.
Serving size | 941.6 grams (941.6g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 685 |
Total Fat 42.60g | 55% |
Saturated Fat 8.80g | 44% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
Sodium 1479mg | 64% |
Total Carbohydrate 50.90g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber 13.80g | 49% |
Total Sugars 26.50g | |
Protein 33.50g | 67% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 308mg | 24% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 1884mg | 40% |
Source of Calories