Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe
Introduction
This Cottage Cheese Salad is a fresh and healthy option, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. Combining creamy cottage cheese with crisp vegetables creates a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
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
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, chopped tomatoes, green onions, and diced cucumbers.
- Step 2: Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Step 3: Stir everything together gently until well mixed.
- Step 4: Chill the salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Tips & Variations
- For added flavor, try mixing in some fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
- Use grape or cherry tomatoes instead of roma tomatoes for a sweeter taste.
- For a crunchier texture, add some chopped celery or bell peppers.
Storage
Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir gently before serving. This salad is best enjoyed fresh and cold. Avoid freezing as cottage cheese may lose its texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use regular tomatoes instead of roma tomatoes?
Yes, regular tomatoes will work, though roma tomatoes are preferred for their firm texture and fewer seeds.
Is it necessary to drain the cottage cheese?
Draining the cottage cheese helps reduce excess moisture, preventing the salad from becoming watery.
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Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Low Fat
Description
A refreshing and healthy Cottage Cheese Salad featuring creamy cottage cheese combined with crisp cucumbers, fresh roma tomatoes, and zesty green onions. This easy no-cook salad is perfect as a light snack or a nutritious side dish, seasoned simply with salt and pepper and served chilled for maximum freshness.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese, drained
- 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the drained cottage cheese along with the chopped roma tomatoes, chopped green onions, and diced cucumbers to create the base of the salad.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the mixture according to your taste preferences, ensuring the flavors balance and enhance the fresh vegetables and creamy cheese.
- Mix Thoroughly: Gently stir all the ingredients together until they are evenly incorporated, making sure the cottage cheese coats the vegetables well.
- Chill: Place the salad in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to become refreshingly cool.
Notes
- For a thicker salad, make sure to drain the cottage cheese well before mixing.
- You can add fresh herbs like dill or parsley for an extra flavor boost.
- This salad is best served chilled and consumed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Feel free to substitute cucumbers with other crunchy vegetables like bell peppers or celery if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cottage cheese salad,Cucumber tomato salad,Healthy cottage cheese recipe,Low fat salad,Fresh vegetable salad
