Cottage Cheese and Spinach Salad
Cottage Cheese and Spinach Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that effortlessly combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh spinach, colorful cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers. Perfect for a light lunch or as a delightful side at any gathering, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with essential vitamins and protein. Enjoy the refreshing flavors that make every bite a delicious experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, along with the cucumber and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion; toss gently.
- Add generous dollops of cottage cheese on top of the mixed vegetables.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg