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A top-down view of the bowl with the finished salad, covered with plastic wrap and placed in the refrigerator. The scene shows the salad ready to chill, ensuring the flavors meld together before serving.

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
Total Time 10 minutes
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.
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  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    A top-down view of the mixing bowl with combined ingredients. A pinch of salt and pepper is being sprinkled over the mixture to taste. The scene highlights the seasoning process, enhancing the flavors of the salad.
  • Stir everything together until well mixed.
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  • Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
    A top-down view of the bowl with the finished salad, covered with plastic wrap and placed in the refrigerator. The scene shows the salad ready to chill, ensuring the flavors meld together before serving.