Summer Cottage Cheese and Cucumber Salad
Summer Cottage Cheese and Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for warm weather. This salad combines the creamy texture of cottage cheese with crisp, juicy cucumbers, enhanced by fresh dill and zesty lemon juice. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also brings a burst of flavor that’s ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch. Customize it with your favorite herbs and enjoy its vibrant colors on any table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers (sliced thinly)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese with salt and pepper; stir until smooth.
- Add finely chopped dill to the cottage cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in the cucumber slices until evenly coated.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the salad; mix gently one last time.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg