Description
Greek cottage cheese salad blends Mediterranean flavors with creamy textures. Fresh ingredients and zesty herbs create a light, refreshing dish packed with protein and classic Greek elements.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 (60 milliliters) English cucumber, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) black olives
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) greek seasoning
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Fresh dill and/or basil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) diced red onion (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate the creamy cottage cheese with diced tomatoes, crisp cucumber, vibrant red pepper, briny olives, and optional piquant red onion.
- Delicately fold the components together, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients without crushing the delicate textures.
- Enhance the salad’s flavor profile by drizzling premium extra virgin olive oil and sprinkling authentic Greek seasoning, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Crown the salad with freshly chopped dill or aromatic basil leaves, creating a visually appealing and fragrant garnish.
- Present the salad immediately while ingredients remain crisp and vibrant, accompanied by rustic bread or crisp crackers for a complete Mediterranean-inspired dining experience.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese for a dairy-free alternative like tofu crumbles to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure even distribution and balanced flavor in every bite.
- Chill ingredients beforehand for a refreshing summer salad that’s crisp and cool.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes after seasoning to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg