{"id":6914,"date":"2026-07-29T18:08:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T18:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6914"},"modified":"2026-07-29T18:08:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T18:08:59","slug":"cottage-cheese-salad-creamy-cottage-cheese-fresh-vegetables-herbs-tossed-into-a-cool-easy-side-dish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/29\/cottage-cheese-salad-creamy-cottage-cheese-fresh-vegetables-herbs-tossed-into-a-cool-easy-side-dish\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Cottage Cheese Salad \u2014 Creamy Cottage Cheese, Fresh Vegetables &#038; Herbs Tossed Into a Cool Easy Side Dish"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\u00a0Cottage Cheese Salad \u2014 Creamy Cottage Cheese, Fresh Vegetables &amp; Herbs Tossed Into a Cool Easy Side Dish!<\/h2>\n<p>This fresh and creamy Cottage Cheese Salad is the perfect light meal or refreshing side dish. Packed with crisp vegetables, protein-rich cottage cheese, and fragrant herbs, it&#8217;s ready in just minutes and makes a delicious addition to lunches, barbecues, or healthy dinners.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups cottage cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 cucumber, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 medium tomatoes, diced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n<li>1 bell pepper, diced<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc red onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>Salt, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash and prepare all the vegetables by dicing them into bite-sized pieces.<\/li>\n<li>In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.<\/li>\n<li>Add the chopped parsley, dill, and chives.<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.<\/li>\n<li>Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerate for 15\u201320 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with extra herbs or cracked black pepper if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in cooked chicken or tuna for a filling high-protein meal.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts for added crunch.<\/li>\n<li>Keep refrigerated and enjoy within 2 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Serve chilled alongside grilled chicken, steak, fish, or burgers, or enjoy it on its own with toasted bread, crackers, or lettuce wraps for a quick and satisfying lunch.<\/p>\n<p>Creamy, crisp, refreshing, and loaded with fresh flavor, this easy Cottage Cheese Salad is a healthy recipe you&#8217;ll want to make all year long!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Cottage Cheese Salad \u2014 Creamy Cottage Cheese, Fresh Vegetables &amp; Herbs Tossed Into a Cool Easy Side Dish! 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