Cottage Cheese Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Cottage Cheese Salad
10 min.
4
138kcal

Suggestions

This cottage cheese salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that's perfect for a light lunch or as a side. With just a few simple ingredients, it's easy to whip up in no time. Curd cottage cheese is the star of this salad, providing a good source of protein and a creamy texture. Combined with crisp cucumbers, tangy tomatoes, and the mild onion flavor of spring onions, it's a delicious and nutritious treat. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper, the flavors of the fresh ingredients really shine through. This salad is also incredibly versatile – add your favorite herbs or spices to give it your own unique twist, or experiment with different types of cheese for a new flavor profile. It's a great dish to make ahead and keep in the fridge for a quick and easy meal. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack or a light and tasty lunch option, this cottage cheese salad is a fantastic choice.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce curd cottage cheese drained
  • medium cucumber diced peeled
  •  spring onion chopped
  •  roma tomatoes chopped (plum)
  • servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories138kcal
Protein39.95%
Fat33.41%
Carbs26.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28
Glycemic Load
2.07
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.218695630198%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.42mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:138.19kcal
6.91%
Fat:5.18g
7.97%
Saturated Fat:1.98g
12.4%
Carbohydrates:9.3g
3.1%
Net Carbohydrates:7.54g
2.74%
Sugar:6.32g
7.03%
Cholesterol:19.28mg
6.43%
Sodium:558.02mg
24.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:13.95g
27.89%
Vitamin K:36.97µg
35.21%
Phosphorus:220.73mg
22.07%
Vitamin A:867.22IU
17.34%
Vitamin C:13.97mg
16.93%
Selenium:11.17µg
15.96%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.61%
Potassium:434.71mg
12.42%
Calcium:123.15mg
12.32%
Folate:44.66µg
11.16%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.37%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.3%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.13%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.02%
Magnesium:30.36mg
7.59%
Copper:0.15mg
7.55%
Fiber:1.76g
7.04%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.09%
Zinc:0.78mg
5.18%
Iron:0.65mg
3.6%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.48%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.9%
Source:Allrecipes