Description
A fresh and creamy Cottage Cheese and Avocado Salad that combines the rich texture of cottage cheese with the buttery goodness of ripe avocado, crunchy cucumber, and juicy tomato. Lightly dressed with olive oil and lemon juice, this salad is perfect for a quick, nutritious meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 small tomato, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh chopped herbs (such as parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and dice the avocado, cucumber, tomato, and finely chop the red onion. Ensure the avocado is ripe for the best creamy texture.
- Mix the salad base: In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, diced avocado, cucumber, tomato, and red onion gently to keep avocado pieces intact.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the cottage cheese mixture and carefully toss to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro on top for added flavor and color. Serve immediately for best taste and freshness.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for a creamy texture and avoid bitterness.
- Adjust salt and lemon juice according to taste.
- This salad is best served fresh and not stored for long as avocado may brown.
- You can add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with crumbled tofu or vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 0m
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
