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Cottage Cheese Salad

Simple ingredients come together for big flavor in this protein-packed cottage cheese salad! Top cottage cheese with sunflower seeds, chopped veggies, and fresh herbs for a quick and refreshing lunch.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cottage cheese salad
Servings: 4
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 2% cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup cucumbers sliced into half moons
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup fresh english peas
  • 2 tablespoons red onion minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onion minced
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Use a spatula to spread the cottage cheese onto the bottom of a large plate or serving platter.
    a person's hand is holding a spoonful of cottage cheese salad in a white bowl.
  • Evenly sprinkle all of the vegetables on top of the cottage cheese. 
    A person assembling a cottage cheese salad with vegetables and peas.
  • Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
    A person adding lemon juice to a cottage cheese salad.
  • Serve with crackers, fresh veggies, or simply a fork.
    cottage cheese salad in a bowl

Notes

  • Storage instructions: This salad is best enjoyed immediately after assembling. If you do want to make this ahead of time, assemble the salad as directed, but don't mix it. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g