Summertime Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe

A refreshing and vibrant cottage cheese salad bursting with fresh garden veggies! This family recipe, passed down through generations, has been given a modern twist. Imagine creamy cottage cheese mingling with crunchy carrots, sweet peppers, and juicy tomatoes. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or even on a toasted onion bagel (as seen in stunning photos from fellow foodies!). This recipe is easy to customize with your favorite garden bounty.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 140.8 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Summertime Cottage Cheese Salad

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How to Make Summertime Cottage Cheese Salad

  1. Drain any excess liquid from 16 ounces of cottage cheese.
  2. Finely chop 1/2 cup of shredded carrots, 1/2 cup of finely chopped green bell pepper, 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion, and 1 cup of chopped tomatoes.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently fold together the drained cottage cheese, carrots, green pepper, red onion, and tomatoes.
  4. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add a dash of your favorite herbs like dill or chives for extra flavor.
  5. Place the salad in a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled. For an extra special treat, try serving it on a toasted onion bagel!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

17g

Carbs

2g