Description
Creamy cottage cheese meets fresh tomatoes and crisp cucumbers in this quick Mediterranean-inspired salad. Summer’s bounty blends perfectly with tangy cheese, creating a light, refreshing dish you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cucumber
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Dice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces for uniform texture and easier eating.
- In a medium mixing bowl, gently fold cottage cheese with prepared cucumber and tomato pieces to prevent crushing delicate ingredients.
- Create a light vinaigrette by whisking olive oil and fresh lemon juice together, ensuring smooth integration of dressing components.
- Season the mixture with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, carefully distributing spices for balanced flavor profile.
- Chop fresh parsley or basil leaves finely to release aromatic oils and enhance overall herbal notes.
- Incorporate herb garnish into the cottage cheese blend, using soft folding motions to maintain ingredient integrity.
- For optimal taste development, refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes, allowing ingredients to harmonize and chill.
- Serve cold as a refreshing side dish or light summer appetizer, enjoying the crisp vegetable textures and creamy cheese base.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangy, lower-fat alternative that keeps the creamy texture.
- Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes for maximum flavor and natural sweetness in the dish.
- Try different herbs like dill or chives to create unique flavor profiles that complement the fresh vegetables.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to maintain crisp vegetable texture and create a refreshing summer salad experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg