Fresh and fruity cottage cheese salad
Indulge in a light and refreshing Fresh and Fruity Cottage Cheese Salad featuring crisp lettuce, crunchy carrots, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy low-fat cottage cheese. Perfect for a healthy and delicious meal!
- 30 Mar 2024
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 8 min
- 1 Servings
- 4 Ingredients
Fresh and fruity cottage cheese salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the fresh flavors of lettuce, carrots, and cherry tomatoes with the creamy goodness of lowfat cottage cheese. This colorful salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch or a healthy side dish.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Rinse the lettuce thoroughly under cold water.
- Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner.
- Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- Rinse the carrots and peel them if desired.
- Shred the carrots using a grater or slice them thinly.
- Add the shredded or sliced carrots to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water.
- Cut each cherry tomato in half.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the salad bowl.
- Measure out 1/4 cup of lowfat cottage cheese.
- Spoon the cottage cheese over the salad mixture.
- Gently toss the ingredients together to combine them evenly.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and fruity flavor of your cottage cheese salad.
Tips:
- Use fresh and crisp lettuce to ensure the best texture and flavor.
- Opt for baby carrots or julienne the carrots for easier bites and a more refined presentation.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes to evenly distribute their sweetness throughout the salad.
- For added flavor, sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper or a drizzle of olive oil on top.
- Feel free to add other fresh fruits like slices of apple or pear for an extra fruity twist.
With its combination of fresh vegetables and creamy cottage cheese, this salad is both simple and satisfying. By following the tips provided, you can enhance the flavors and presentation of the dish, making it a standout addition to your meal repertoire. Enjoy this fresh and fruity cottage cheese salad as a nutritious option to keep you energized and healthy.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 300 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 90kcal | 4% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 10g | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 12g | 4% |
| Fiber 3.57g | 9% |
| Sugar 7g | 7% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 1.04g | 1% |
| Saturated 0.43g | 1% |
| Cholesterol 2.26mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 630ug | 70% |
| Choline 33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 0.14mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 0.20mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 1.50mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 0.26mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B9 60ug | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 0.36ug | 15% |
| Vitamin C 27mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E 1.13mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K 110ug | 89% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 90mg | 7% |
| Copper, Cu 0.13mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 1.17mg | 11% |
| Magnesium, Mg 30mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus, P 140mg | 11% |
| Potassium, K 620mg | 18% |
| Selenium, Se 6ug | 10% |
| Sodium, Na 280mg | 19% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.66mg | 6% |
| Water | |
| Water 270g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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