Best 7 Cottage Cheese Confetti Salad Recipes

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Cottage cheese confetti salad is a brightly-colored, refreshing, and creamy dish that is sure to delight at any potluck, picnic, or backyard barbecue. Cottage cheese and Cool Whip are highlighted in this salad, with a medley of sweet and savory ingredients adding layers of texture and flavor, such as fruit, mini marshmallows, walnuts, and pineapple. With variations on this classic salad, it is sure to become a go-to recipe for anyone looking to bring a festive and flavorful dish to any gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CONFETTI COTTAGE SALAD



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Kelly Thornberry of La Porte, Indiana suggests, "This pretty salad is a snap to fix and has a pleasant crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups 4 % cottage cheese
1 large tomato, diced
1 cup diced cucumber
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
1 small sweet yellow pepper, diced
2 green onions with tops, sliced
1/3 cup sunflower kernels, toasted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients; toss lightly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

COTTAGE CHEESE CONFETTI SALAD



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When I was growing up, this light but satisfying salad often took center stage as our supper during summer. My mother served it with a platter of smoked fish and good country-style rye bread with unsalted butter. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cream-style cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
2 small tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
4 radishes, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
Salt and pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, onions, green pepper, radishes and cucumber., Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COTTAGE CHEESE FRUIT SALAD



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This is a light fruit salad that goes well with chicken or pork. The cottage cheese keeps it from being overly sweet. Please note prep time includes chilling time. Kids like this, too!

Provided by Terri F.

Categories     Fruit

Time 3h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 (3 ounce) box Jello gelatin, any flavor (we like raspberry)
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 (15 ounce) can fruit cocktail or 1 (15 ounce) can any fruit, drained
1/2 cup walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix together cottage cheese and dry jello.
  • Add the Cool Whip and mix thoroughly.
  • Add fruit cocktail and nuts (if desired) and mix.
  • Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.

COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD



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Cottage cheese and fresh green onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes make this salad great with spaghetti or other Italian faves!

Provided by RANDIMARTIN

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese, drained
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 458.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

THAI-INSPIRED CONFETTI SALAD



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Give your veggies a Thai twist. Serve this salad alone or over rice noodles for a light lunch.

Provided by taddy

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Roma tomato, chopped
1 ½ cups fresh green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 ½ cups cubed papaya
2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh Thai or Serrano chile, finely minced
1 lemon, juiced
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine tomato, beans, cucumber, and papaya in a large bowl. Toss with garlic and chile pepper.
  • Stir together lemon juice, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Pour over papaya mixture and toss. Sprinkle peanuts and cilantro on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 704.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

LATE-SUMMER CHOPPED SALAD WITH COTTAGE CHEESE



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As summer winds down, combine cucumbers with a taste of fall -- apples and fennel -- in this crunchy salad. Cottage cheese makes it substantial enough for lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped fennel
1 cup chopped apple
Cottage cheese
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine rice-wine vinegar, oil, and salt. Toss with cucumber, fennel, and apple. Serve spooned over cottage cheese, sprinkled with pepper and fennel fronds.

COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD



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Make and share this Cottage Cheese Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) carton cottage cheese
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert, dessert (DRY)
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese and (DRY) Jello well.
  • Add the drained pineapple and mix well again.
  • Add Cool Whip and MIX WELL.
  • Refrigerate about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 304.4, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 26.1, Protein 9.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use about 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs that you would use fresh.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this salad, such as chopped cucumber, bell pepper, or celery.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought dressing. Just be sure to choose a dressing that is light and flavorful.
  • This salad is best served chilled. So, be sure to make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Cottage cheese confetti salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So, next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give cottage cheese confetti salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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