Fresh cucumber and tomato cottage cheese salad
Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious Fresh Cucumber and Tomato Cottage Cheese Salad! With creamy low-fat cottage cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers, this simple yet delicious recipe is perfect for a quick, healthy meal. Ideal for lunch or as a light side dish.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 5 min
Ingredients:
1 cup lowfat cottage cheese6 cherry tomatoes
1 cup cucumber
This Fresh Cucumber and Tomato Cottage Cheese Salad is a delicious and healthy option for a quick meal or side dish. Combining the creaminess of low-fat cottage cheese with the refreshing crunch of cucumbers and the burst of flavor from cherry tomatoes, it's both satisfying and nutritious.
Instructions:
- Wash the Vegetables: Start by thoroughly washing the cherry tomatoes and cucumber under running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Chop the Vegetables:
- For the cherry tomatoes, cut each one in half. If they are particularly large, you might want to quarter them.
- For the cucumber, peel it if desired (leaving the skin on will add a bit more texture and nutrition to the salad). Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the cup of lowfat cottage cheese.
- Add the halved or quartered cherry tomatoes.
- Add the sliced cucumber.
- Gently stir the ingredients together using a spoon. Mix until the tomatoes and cucumbers are evenly distributed throughout the cottage cheese.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper, a splash of lemon juice, or a handful of your favorite fresh herbs (like dill, parsley, or basil) on top of the salad.
- Mix again lightly to incorporate any additional seasonings.
- Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light, nutritious snack.
- If you prepare it ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and serve within a few hours for the best flavor and texture.
Tips:
- Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best texture and taste.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes for easier mixing and better distribution of flavor.
- If you prefer a bit of tang, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar.
- For an extra boost of flavor, sprinkle a pinch of salt, pepper, and fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of tomatoes or cucumbers to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve chilled for an even more refreshing dish.
Enjoy this refreshing Fresh Cucumber and Tomato Cottage Cheese Salad as a light meal or a perfect side dish. It's nutrient-dense, delicious, and can be put together in no time. This recipe is proof that healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated.
Nutrition per serving
1 ServingsCalories 200kcal
Protein 30g
Carbohydrates 14g
Fiber 1.74g
Sugar 11g
Fat 2.62g
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