Description
Cottage cheese meets summer freshness in this berry bliss salad, where creamy textures dance with sweet, tangy berries. Crisp mixed greens and juicy seasonal fruits provide perfect companions for you to savor this light, refreshing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cottage cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Sweetener:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chopped mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Combine cottage cheese and an assortment of vibrant, ripe berries in a spacious mixing vessel, gently folding to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Elevate the flavor profile by cascading a golden stream of raw honey across the mixture, creating a harmonious blend of creamy and sweet notes.
- For an aromatic enhancement, delicately scatter finely chopped fresh mint leaves, introducing a cool, herbaceous dimension to the dish.
- Chill for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and ingredients to reach optimal temperature, ensuring a refreshing sensory experience.
- Present immediately, savoring the textural contrast between smooth cottage cheese and burst of juicy berry fragments.
Notes
- Swap out berries based on seasonal availability to keep the dish fresh and cost-effective.
- Add a sprinkle of chia seeds or chopped nuts for extra protein and crunch.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut yogurt instead of cottage cheese.
- Chill the salad for 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding and create a more refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg