Source: Ricka_kinamoto, AdobeStockHigh-quality, grainy cottage cheese pairs perfectly with vegetables, herbs, and light dressings. Plus, its high protein content will make your salad incredibly satisfying and healthy. We offer a selection of the best recipes!
1. Cucumber, Cottage Cheese, and Carrot Salad
Source: AdobeStockVery healthy and fits into any diet.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 2 carrots, 3-4 cucumbers, 100 g sour cream, 2 cloves garlic, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Grate the cucumbers on a coarse grater, salt, mix, and let stand for 1 hour. Then drain the liquid and squeeze them well. Grate the carrots, press the garlic through a press, and mix everything with cottage cheese and sour cream. Pepper the salad.
2. Cottage Cheese, Bean, and Egg Salad
Source: AdobeStockMaximum protein in one plate!
You will need: 100 g canned or boiled beans, 200 g cottage cheese, 3-4 eggs, herbs, sour cream, salt.
Preparation: Boil and finely chop the eggs, chop the herbs, and mix all ingredients together. Dress the salad with sour cream and salt.
3. Avocado and Cottage Cheese Salad
Source: AdobeStockFor this recipe, it's best to use grainy cottage cheese.
You will need: 1 avocado, 1 bell pepper, 250 g cottage cheese, 1/2 bunch of herbs, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Dice the bell pepper and avocado finely, chop the herbs, and mix everything with cottage cheese. Salt, pepper, and dress the salad with olive oil.
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4. Beetroot and Cottage Cheese Salad
Source: AdobeStockBright and appetizing just by its appearance.
You will need: 400-450 g beetroot, 150 g cottage cheese, 25 g green onions, 1.5 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 3 tbsp olive oil, salt.
Preparation: Boil or bake the beetroot and cut it into small cubes. Chop the green onions, mix them with beetroot and cottage cheese, and salt. Dress the salad with olive oil, honey, and balsamic vinegar.
5. Cottage Cheese and Strawberry Salad
Source: AdobeStockA magical summer salad recipe to delight yourself and your loved ones.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 200 g strawberries, 2 cucumbers, balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Slice the cucumbers into half-circles, cut larger strawberries, and add cottage cheese. Drizzle the salad with balsamic vinegar. Thick plain yogurt also works well as a dressing.
6. Fruit Salad with Cottage Cheese
Source: AdobeStockCan even be served as a healthy dessert.
You will need: 1 banana, 1 apple, 1 kiwi, 1 tangerine, 120 g cottage cheese, yogurt, honey.
Preparation: Peel and cut the fruits into roughly equal pieces. Add cottage cheese and dress the salad with yogurt and honey.
7. Cottage Cheese, Tomato, and Herb Salad
Source: AdobeStockTry making it with different varieties of tomatoes.
You will need: 2-3 tomatoes, 100 g cottage cheese, 2 green onion stalks, 2 cloves garlic, 2 sprigs parsley, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Slice the tomatoes into wedges, chop the green onions, parsley, and garlic, and add cottage cheese. Salt, pepper, and drizzle the salad with olive oil.
8. Crab Stick and Cottage Cheese Salad
Source: AdobeStockThat variation of crab salad that can still surprise.
You will need: 150 g crab sticks, 200 g cottage cheese, 4 eggs, 2 cloves garlic, 3 sprigs dill, sour cream, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil and dice the eggs, dice the crab sticks, press the garlic through a press, and chop the dill. Add cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and dress the salad with sour cream.
9. Radish, Spinach, and Cottage Cheese Salad
Source: AdobeStockWild garlic or any greens to your taste can also be used instead of spinach.
You will need: 150 g spinach, 1 cucumber, 120 g radishes, 100 g cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Slice the cucumber and radishes into thin circles or half-circles. Chop the spinach and add cottage cheese. Separately mix olive oil and lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the salad with the resulting dressing and serve.
10. Cottage Cheese and Pumpkin Salad
Source: AdobeStockA wonderful minimalist salad. Perfect even for a romantic dinner.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 100 g salad mix, 100 g cottage cheese, olive oil, honey, pumpkin seeds, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin and fry it in olive oil with a spoon of honey until soft. Mix the salad mix, pumpkin, and cottage cheese, sprinkle with seeds, salt, and season to taste. Dress the salad with oil.
11. Tuna, Egg, and Cottage Cheese Salad
Source: AdobeStockThis salad will easily fit into a dietary regimen.
You will need: 1 can of tuna in its own juice, 200 g cottage cheese, 1 cucumber, 2 eggs, 3 green onion stalks, sour cream or mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil and dice the eggs, mash the tuna with a fork, and chop the green onions. Slice the cucumber, add cottage cheese, and dress the salad with sour cream or mayonnaise to taste.
12. Cottage Cheese and Arugula Salad
Source: AdobeStockSimple, nutritious, and delicious – a perfect salad for breakfast or lunch.
You will need: 150 g cottage cheese, 150 g tomatoes, 2 handfuls of arugula, sour cream, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Rinse and dry the arugula, slice the tomatoes into wedges, and add cottage cheese. Salt, pepper, and dress the salad with sour cream.
13. Cottage Cheese, Eggplant, and Tomato Salad
Source: AdobeStockYou'll need to spend some time baking the eggplants, but it's worth it!
You will need: 1 eggplant, 2 tomatoes, 100 g cottage cheese, 1/2 bunch of herbs, olive oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop and lightly bake the eggplant in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Make sure the pieces are browned but retain their shape. Let them cool, slice the tomatoes into wedges, and chop the herbs. Add cottage cheese, salt, season, and dress the salad with oil.
14. Cottage Cheese and Feta Salad
Source: AdobeStockTwice the healthy protein!
You will need: 150 g cottage cheese, 100 g feta cheese, 200 g cucumbers, 150 g tomatoes, 150 g radishes, herbs, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Roughly chop the vegetables, chop the herbs, and crumble the feta cheese. Add cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and drizzle the salad with olive oil.
15. Young Cabbage and Cottage Cheese Salad
Source: AdobeStockPrepares very quickly and without unnecessary hassle!
You will need: 250 g young white cabbage, 2-3 tomatoes, 150 g cottage cheese, 4 sprigs of herbs, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Shred, salt, and lightly mash the cabbage with your hands. Thinly slice the tomatoes, chop the herbs, add cottage cheese, pepper, and dress the salad with oil.