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Cottage Cheese Cucumber Salad

Cottage Cheese Cucumber Salad for a Refreshing Summer Bite

This Cottage Cheese Cucumber Salad is a quick and healthy high-protein option that combines creamy cottage cheese with crunchy cucumbers and fresh dill.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese full-fat for best texture
  • 1 large Cucumber English cucumber, diced and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill finely chopped
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper freshly ground to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil extra-virgin for best quality

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the cucumber under cool water. Dice it into small, uniform pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Finely chop the fresh dill, discarding any tough stems.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and diced cucumbers. Gently fold in the chopped dill.
  4. Season with salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix again carefully.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Consider keeping the cucumbers separate until serving to retain their crispness.

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