Mexican cottage cheese salad
Enjoy a refreshing and healthy Mexican Cottage Cheese Salad! This easy-to-make recipe combines creamy lowfat cottage cheese, zesty salsa, hearty black beans, and crisp lettuce for a delicious and nutritious meal. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner!
- 29 Apr 2024
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 5 min
- 1 Servings
- 4 Ingredients
Mexican cottage cheese salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that's perfect for a quick meal or side dish. This recipe combines the creaminess of low-fat cottage cheese with the zesty flavors of salsa sauce and the rich taste of black beans, all on a bed of fresh lettuce. It's a high-protein, low-calorie option that's both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly.
- Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces if not pre-chopped.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add 1 cup of lowfat cottage cheese.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of salsa sauce.
- Mix well until the cottage cheese and salsa are evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in 1/2 cup of black beans into the mixture. Ensure they are evenly combined without mashing the beans.
- Place the 2 cups of chopped lettuce evenly across the base of a serving bowl or plate.
- Spoon the cottage cheese, salsa, and black bean mixture on top of the lettuce bed, spreading it out evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a short period if you prefer a cooler salad. Note that the lettuce may lose some of its crispness if left too long with the mixture.
Tips:
- For extra freshness, consider adding chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice.
- Mix in some diced avocado for a creamy texture and additional healthy fats.
- If you prefer a spicier salad, choose a hotter salsa or add some chopped jalapeños.
- Serve the salad on whole-grain tortillas for a heartier, more filling meal.
- To make it a more balanced meal, add a source of carbohydrates such as corn or quinoa.
This Mexican cottage cheese salad is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly delicious and nutritious. By combining simple ingredients, you create a flavorful and satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion. Give it a try, and it might just become one of your go-to recipes!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 580 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 340kcal | 14% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 40g | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 40g | 11% |
| Fiber 13g | 33% |
| Sugar 12g | 12% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 3.07g | 4% |
| Saturated 1.60g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 9mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 400ug | 45% |
| Choline 100mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 0.34mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 0.65mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 2.90mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 0.54mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B9 150ug | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 1.42ug | 59% |
| Vitamin C 15mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E 2.62mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K 130ug | 106% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 250mg | 19% |
| Copper, Cu 0.42mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 4.14mg | 38% |
| Magnesium, Mg 90mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus, P 510mg | 41% |
| Potassium, K 1110mg | 33% |
| Selenium, Se 24ug | 43% |
| Sodium, Na 1970mg | 132% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.99mg | 18% |
| Water | |
| Water 490g | - |
| * 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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