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Greek Cottage Cheese Salad

Greek Cottage Cheese Salad

This Greek Cottage Cheese Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that's perfect for healthy eating.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 175

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives, whole or halved
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd, full-fat)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Slice cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and bell peppers into uniform bite-sized pieces.
  2. Add vegetables to a large bowl along with kalamata olives, parsley, and oregano.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Gently fold in cottage cheese to the bowl of vegetables.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is lightly coated.
  6. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize with other vegetables or herbs of your choice for added flavor and nutrition.

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