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A close-up overhead shot of a dark ceramic bowl filled with a healthy cottage cheese salad featuring tomatoes and cucumbers.

Tomato Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad (Quick & Healthy!)

This quick and healthy Tomato Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad is a refreshing, high-protein meal perfect for a light lunch or snack. Made with fresh vegetables and a simple lemon-dill vinaigrette, it's ready in under 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese 2% or full-fat recommended
  • 1/2 English Cucumber finely chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 Red Onion thinly sliced
For the Simple Vinaigrette
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Start by washing and drying your produce. Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the English cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and chopped fresh dill. Season with salt and black pepper to your liking.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, gently combine the cottage cheese, halved tomatoes, chopped cucumber, and sliced red onion.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette over the cottage cheese and vegetable mixture. Stir gently until everything is well-coated. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Notes

Tip 1: For the best flavor, let the salad sit for 5 minutes after mixing to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip 2: Serve with whole-grain crackers or toast for a more substantial meal.
Tip 3: Avocado is a great addition for extra creaminess and healthy fats.