Best 2 Cottage Cheese Tomato Salad Recipes

Craving a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than the classic cottage cheese tomato salad! This simple yet satisfying dish combines the tangy sweetness of tomatoes with the creamy texture of cottage cheese, resulting in a delightful flavor combination that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, packing lunch for work or school, or just looking for a quick and healthy meal, this cottage cheese tomato salad is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO SALAD SERVED WITH COTTAGE CHEESE

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

Provided by lizeroo

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 -5 medium ripe tomatoes
3 green onions, white and green parts
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 tablespoon freeze- dried basil
1 tablespoon oil (olive or grapeseed)
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (I find fresh garlic a little too strong in this mix)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Cut tomatoes in half and gently squeeze, scooping out pulp and seeds. Dice.
Mince green onions and chop Cilantro medium fine.
Add onions, Basil, Cilantro, vinegar, oil and garlic powder to tomatoes and toss. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Store in fridge until ready to use.
Serve with 2 scoops low fat cottage cheese and gently mix.

COTTAGE CHEESE, CHICKEN & TOMATO SALAD

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This is a very refreshing salad - you can vary the ingredients depending on what you have in the fridge. Use leftover chicken or some canned chicken. I like a bit of low fat Sundried Tomato Oregano dressing on it but use the dressing of your choice. Garlic croutons are nice too! This is one serving - repaeat for as many as you wish

Provided by Bergy

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup mesclun or 1 cup other lettuce, enough to cover your plate,cleaned
1/2 cup cooked chicken
1 medium tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup daikon radish, chopped (chinese Radish)
1/4 cup cucumber, peeled & chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese or 1/2 cup 2% large-curd cottage cheese
crouton (optional)
salad dressing, of your choice (optional)

Steps:

Place a layer of lettuce on your plate.
Spread on the chicken and then layer the other ingredients.
Top with cottage Cheese.
Sprinkle with croutons& Dressing if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 61.5, Sodium 540.5, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.9, Protein 35.2

Tips:

Choose the right tomatoes: Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor. Look for tomatoes that are firm and have a deep red color.
Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme add a lot of flavor to this salad. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less since they are more concentrated.
Don't overmix the salad: Gently toss the salad ingredients together just until they are combined. Overmixing will make the salad watery.
Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can refrigerate it for up to 2 hours. However, the tomatoes will start to lose their flavor and texture the longer the salad sits.

Conclusion:

Cottage cheese tomato salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your salad simple or loaded with toppings, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad, give this cottage cheese tomato salad a try.