Description
Cottage cheese and cucumber salad is a refreshing, nutritious dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with crunchy cucumbers. Perfect as a light meal or side dish, this salad takes just 10 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or outdoor gatherings. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavors, this vibrant salad is sure to become a favorite year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and cottage cheese; stir gently.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; add fresh herbs if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg