Description
Dive into the vibrant flavors of this High-Protein Cottage Cheese Greek Salad, a refreshing dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives. Perfect as a satisfying lunch or a delightful side at dinner, this colorful salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with protein. With every bite, enjoy the crunch and zest that makes it a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by rinsing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together cottage cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil until creamy.
- Add the chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, and parsley to the bowl.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg