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If you’re seeking a light yet satisfying dish that showcases the versatility of cottage cheese, look no further than Cottage Cheese Salad.

This refreshing salad is a fantastic way to enjoy the creamy goodness of cottage cheese while incorporating crisp, fresh vegetables for a delightful crunch. It’s the perfect addition to any meal, whether as a standalone lunch or a complement to a hearty dinner.

I first made this salad on a warm afternoon when I wanted something both light and nourishing. The creamy cottage cheese pairs beautifully with a medley of vegetables, making each bite both flavorful and satisfying.

For a full cottage cheese experience, I love to serve it alongside Cottage Cheese Pancakes or Cottage Cheese Eggs. These dishes highlight the versatility of cottage cheese, turning a simple ingredient into a variety of delicious meals.

This Cottage Cheese Salad isn’t just a side dish—it’s a versatile and tasty way to enjoy one of the kitchen’s most adaptable ingredients.

Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe

This simple and light cottage cheese salad combines fresh vegetables with creamy cottage cheese, making it a perfect side dish or light meal. It’s refreshing and easy to prepare, ideal for a quick summer lunch or as a side for dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 138 kcal

Equipment

• Medium bowl
• Knife and Cutting Board
• spoon or spatula for mixing

Ingredients

  

• 1 16 ounce container cottage cheese, drained
• 4 roma plum tomatoes, chopped
• 4 green onions chopped
• 2 medium cucumbers peeled and diced
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, chopped tomatoes, green onions, and diced cucumbers.
  
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  
• Stir everything together until well mixed.
  
• Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  

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Variations that You Must Give a Try To!

• Different Protein: If you don’t want to use plain cottage cheese, you can try flavored ones with pineapple or herbs, but this may change the dish’s taste. If you’re not a fan of cottage cheese, you could use egg salad instead.
• Different Fruit: Try different fruits in the salad, like apple or banana. It’s best to stick with sweet fruits rather than savory vegetables for this dish.
• Different Salad Leaves: Use any salad leaves you have available. Baby spinach would be a good alternative.
• Different Topping: If you can’t have hazelnuts, you could use sunflower seeds as a simple topping instead.

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