Description
Discover a refreshing twist on the classic Greek salad with our Greek Cottage Cheese Salad. This delightful dish combines juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy cottage cheese for a perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors. Ideal for a light lunch, a nutritious snack, or as a vibrant side dish for dinner, this salad is both low-carb and gluten-free, catering to various dietary preferences. With its quick preparation time and nutrient-rich profile, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/3 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup bell pepper (diced)
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Wash and dry all vegetables. Slice the cucumber and red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the bell pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
- Gently fold in the cottage cheese until evenly coated.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss lightly to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Choose fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Customize by adding nuts or swapping olives for capers.