Tomato & Cucumber Cottage Cheese Delight
This refreshing, high-protein dish features creamy cottage cheese combined with juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers. With a touch of olive oil and fresh herbs, it’s perfect as a light meal, snack, or side dish!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack, Side Dish, Salad
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced regular tomatoes)
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for added freshness)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice (if using), then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Add fresh parsley or basil for extra flavor and freshness.
- Mix gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or let sit in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; you can add other fresh vegetables or herbs like red onion, cilantro, or dill to change the flavor.
- For an extra protein boost, you can add a boiled egg or some grilled chicken on top.
- If you’re not using lemon juice, a splash of balsamic vinegar is also a great option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg