Simple High Protein Cottage Cheese Salad
This high protein cottage cheese salad is one of those quick meals that’s simple but actually keeps you full. It’s creamy, fresh, crunchy, and packed with protein from the cottage cheese while the vegetables add freshness and texture.Perfect for busy lunches, light dinners, or an easy healthy snack when you don’t feel like cooking.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1½ cups cottage cheese
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
½ avocado, sliced
2 tablespoons parsley or dill, chopped
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
For the Dressing
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt and black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
Chickpeas
Feta cheese
Boiled eggs
Tuna
Olives
Chili flakes
Instructions
1. Prep the Vegetables
Add the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and herbs to a bowl.
2. Build the Salad
Add cottage cheese to serving bowls.
Top with:
vegetables
avocado
seeds
3. Add the Dressing
Drizzle with:
olive oil
lemon juice
Season with salt and black pepper.
4. Serve
Serve immediately while everything is fresh and cold.
You can enjoy it on its own or with:
toast
crackers
pita
quinoa
Helpful Tips
Full-fat cottage cheese gives the creamiest texture
Fresh herbs make a huge difference in flavor
Chill the ingredients beforehand for an extra refreshing salad
Add grilled chicken or tuna if you want even more protein
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320
Protein: 24g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 4g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Sodium: 480mg
Final Thoughts
This simple high protein cottage cheese salad is fresh, creamy, and really satisfying for such an easy meal. The crunchy vegetables, creamy cottage cheese, and light lemon dressing keep it feeling balanced, healthy, and flavorful without needing a lot of ingredients or effort.