Description
Creamy keto cottage cheese salad delivers a protein-packed Mediterranean-inspired delight with crisp vegetables and zesty herbs. Fresh ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a low-carb masterpiece you can enjoy as a quick lunch or refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, gently fold together creamy cottage cheese with crisp, diced cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, and finely minced red onion.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped dill throughout the mixture, allowing the herb’s aromatic essence to distribute evenly.
- Delicately season the salad with a precise balance of salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preference.
- Using a smooth folding motion, thoroughly integrate all components, ensuring each ingredient is harmoniously blended and coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and enhance the overall taste profile.
- Before serving, give the salad a final gentle stir to reinvigorate the ingredients and maintain a fresh, appetizing appearance.
- Present the chilled cottage cheese salad immediately, offering a refreshing and nutritious keto-friendly dish perfect for light meals or summer gatherings.
Notes
- Swap cucumbers for zucchini to add extra low-carb crunch and variety in texture.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for maximum keto-friendly macronutrient profile and richer flavor.
- Customize herbs by experimenting with fresh chives or parsley instead of dill for different taste dimensions.
- Enhance protein content by adding diced cooked chicken or crumbled bacon for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg