Name: Greek Cottage Cheese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Greek
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

Description

If you’re craving something refreshing, colorful, and full of Mediterranean flavor, this Greek Cottage Cheese Salad is it! It swaps the usual feta for creamy cottage cheese, giving you a protein-packed, light and tangy dish that’s great as a side or even as a main. It’s quick to prepare and makes a perfect healthy snack, light lunch, or a stunning addition to your dinner spread. Packed with crisp veggies, zesty lemon, and smooth cottage cheese, this is one of those easy recipes that instantly becomes a go-to in your rotation of food ideas. Perfect for anyone searching for a quick lunch, healthy salad, or vibrant summer recipe.

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

Instructions

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.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer texture and better creaminess.

Letting the salad chill before serving allows flavors to meld beautifully.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 175
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: cottage cheese salad, Greek salad, summer salad, healthy snack, quick lunch