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Greek Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe

4.5 from 75 reviews

A refreshing and healthy Greek Cottage Cheese Salad combining creamy cottage cheese with crisp vegetables, tangy olives, and aromatic herbs. This easy no-cook recipe is perfect for a light meal or side dish packed with Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/4 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup black olives

Seasonings & Garnish

  • 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh dill and/or basil, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, quartered cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red pepper, black olives, and if using, diced red onion.
  2. Toss Gently: Gently toss the mixture to combine all ingredients evenly without breaking up the cottage cheese too much, preserving its creamy texture.
  3. Season: Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and sprinkle with Greek seasoning to taste, distributing the flavors uniformly.
  4. Garnish: Finish by garnishing the salad with fresh dill and/or basil for an added layer of fresh herbaceous flavor.
  5. Serve: Serve the salad immediately on its own or accompanied by crusty bread or crackers for a light and satisfying meal or side.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality cottage cheese for the best creamy texture.
  • Adjust Greek seasoning and olive oil amounts to your taste preference.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
  • Optional red onion adds a sharp bite but can be omitted if preferred.
  • Serve as a light lunch or side dish with Mediterranean meals.

Keywords: Greek cottage cheese salad, easy salad recipe, Mediterranean salad, healthy cottage cheese salad, no-cook salad