Description
A refreshing, protein-packed Greek Cottage Cheese Salad featuring creamy cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean herbs. Perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and parsley. Slice, dice, and chop as needed.
- Chop the Olives: Slice the Kalamata olives into halves or quarters.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, prepared vegetables, olives, and fresh herbs.
- Toss Everything Together: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until well combined.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy fresh or let sit for a few minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir before serving.
- Not Freezer-Friendly: Due to high moisture content, freezing is not recommended.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with grilled chicken, fish, pita bread, or lentil soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Greek salad with cottage cheese, healthy Mediterranean salad, protein-packed salad, easy cottage cheese recipe, quick healthy lunch