Tomato & Cucumber Cottage Cheese
A refreshing, high-protein dish featuring creamy cottage cheese mixed with juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers. This light and healthy combination makes the perfect snack, side dish, or quick meal. Drizzled with olive oil and a touch of lemon juice, it’s a simple yet flavorful option!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced regular tomatoes)
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for added freshness)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Add fresh parsley or basil for extra flavor and freshness.
- Mix gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or let sit in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can use other herbs like dill or mint if you prefer a different flavor.
- If you want a bit of crunch, add some roasted seeds or nuts on top.
- For a more filling meal, pair this with whole grain crackers or serve on a bed of greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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