Best 20 Cottage Salad Recipes
Cottage salad, also known as "village salad" or "peasant salad," is a refreshing and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Its humble origins can be traced back to the rural areas of Greece, where it is a staple dish enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. With its vibrant colors, diverse textures, and explosion of flavors, cottage salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD
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
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
DRY JELL-O SALAD (JELLO) COTTAGE CHEESE FRUIT SALAD
I could eat the whole bowl by myself! This is a great recipe for those who don't like Jell-O since you use it dry and it gives a totally different texture than traditional Jell-O salads. Hint: if you use orange flavored Jell-O use mandarin oranges instead of pineapple.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Gelatin
Time 10m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix together in order given.
- Chill for 2 hours.
LIME COTTAGE SALAD
This is a refreshing summer salad that goes with just about anything. This does not have as many ingredients as some do, but it is sooo good, and very easy to make as I usually have all three of the ingredients on hand most of the time. It is a pretty green and I just love it. We all do. I make it all year long. If you make it with the sugar-free jello and low-fat cottage cheese, it is a great Weight Watcher dish. I have used both kinds, and they both taste the same. It has only 1-2 points per serving.
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 mold
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Drain the pineapple well and save the juice.
- Mix the jello according to directions on the box, using all of the pineapple juice as the liquid, adding enough water, if needed, to make the right amount on package.
- Put the jello in the refrigerator until it is partially set.
- Mix in the cottage cheese and pineapple.
- Put into a mold or pretty dish and refrigerate till firm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1457.9, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 68.3, Sodium 2643.4, Carbohydrate 255.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 229.7, Protein 72.5
COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD
Cottage cheese is jazzed up in this light and refreshing side dish. This is a great change-of-pace salad for any time of year. With crunchy fresh veggies and zesty ranch dressing, you'll enjoy every bite!-Lynn Penner, Prescott, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
COTTAGE CHEESE FRUIT SALAD
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
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.
LATE-SUMMER CHOPPED SALAD WITH COTTAGE CHEESE
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
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 WITH EGG AND RADISH
My mother made this often when I was growing up. Lovely for breakfast, brunch, or light lunch. Serve this alongside a couple slices of good quality bakery bread, toasted and buttered. Keeping hard-cooked eggs in the fridge makes this easy and quick. You can adjust the amounts of chives and radishes, or even add an extra egg, depending on your taste.
Provided by TastesLikeChicken
Categories Salad
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir cottage cheese, egg, chives, radishes, and salt together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 470.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
COTTAGE CHEESE JELLO FRUIT SALAD
TIP: If you like it more fruity, use less cool whip. If you like it more creamy, use more cool whip. Also, you can "holiday" it up or customize it just by changing flavors. For Christmas, use green jello and add cherries. For Halloween, use orange jello and add mandarin oranges, etc.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Gelatin
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix cottage cheese and jello until thoroughly blended.
- Add drained fruit cocktail. Mix in any additional fruit and mini marshmallows if desired.
- Add cool whip and stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 473.1, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 26.5, Protein 13.3
COTTAGE CHEESE SPINACH SALAD
Even folks who don't care for spinach enjoy this distinctive salad. The creamy dressing is a bit sweet, and cottage cheese assures that this dish is extra hearty and satisfying. We love the unusual combination of ingredients.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large serving bowl, layer half of the spinach, cottage cheese and pecans. Repeat layers. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
COTTAGE CHEESE VEGGIE SALAD
-Jerraine Barlow, Colorado City, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a serving bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Sprinkle with onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
PINEAPPLE COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD
Make and share this Pineapple Cottage Cheese Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kitchengrrl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all together.
- Eat.
- Be happy.
COTTAGE CHEESE POTATO SALAD
This recipe was handed down to me by my mother. It was always my favorite potato salad--so unlike any other I have ever tried. The creamy texture of the cottage cheese makes this potato salad a hit whenever I serve it!
Provided by PAMDEN
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Creamy Potato Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold.
- Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Rinse the potatoes in cold water, and allow to cool. Slice the cooled potatoes into a large salad bowl.
- Chop 2 hard-cooked eggs into the bowl with the potatoes, and mix in the celery, radishes, green pepper, and green onion. Stir together the cottage cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl, and pour over the potato mixture. Toss lightly to combine, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Slice the remaining hard-cooked egg, arrange the slices on top of the salad for a garnish, and sprinkle with black olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
COUNTRY COTTAGE POTATO SALAD
A very unusual potato salad, but it is fabulous! It is, by far, one of the easiest potato salads to make, and everyone always wants the recipe. Don't be fooled by the ingredients, it is full of flavor! This is a must try. When taking to a pot luck, make sure you have copies of the recipe with you.
Provided by Perri Pender
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Red Potato Salad Recipes
Time 8h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice about 1/4 inch thick; refrigerate until cool.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of mayonnaise on the bottom and up the sides of a large salad bowl. Place half the potato slices into the salad bowl in a layer. Generously season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle half the green onions over the potatoes; layer half the cottage cheese and half of the remaining mayonnaise. Repeat layers and end with mayonnaise; spread the mayonnaise over the salad to seal in the layers.
- Sprinkle black pepper over the top of the salad, and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight. Toss well before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 38.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 536.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
THREADGILL'S COTTAGE CHEESE CUCUMBER SALAD
This refreshing salad from Threadgill's brings back fond memories of iced tea, live music, fried catfish, and other delights from the Austin, TX restaurant. The dish can be served as a side salad, or, for a low-calorie lunch, serve on a bed of lettuce with some tomato wedges sprinkled with salt & pepper. I clipped the recipe from the Austin American Statesman many years ago. The original called for fresh parsley, but I like it with the dill.
Provided by appleydapply
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel the cucumber and slice lengthwise into halves. Scrape out the seeds and discard, then chop the cucumber.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, cucumber, dill, and green onion. Fresh dill is best, but if you must substitute, use only 1 tsp of dried.
- Sprinkle on some black pepper and 3 dashes of Tabasco, stir again, and taste. Add more pepper and Tabasco to your taste. If you wish, skip the Tabasco and let everybody add it to their own serving.
- Serve immediately.
COTTAGE CHEESE CRAB SALAD
This is a great summer main dish. Dijon mustard adds a touch of zing to the dressing. My husband, David, and I especially enjoy this salad on warm days.-Elisa Lochridge, Tigard, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, mustard, garlic powder and pepper. Stir in crab, celery and onions. Serve on lettuce-lined plates with tomato wedges.
Nutrition Facts :
LIGHT AND HEALTHY COTTAGE CHEESE AND VEGETABLE SALAD OR SANDWICH
Just as the name says--a simple and fantastic light tasting salad. Can be eaten alone, on top of a salad, or spread or stuffed into a sandwich, pita, wrap or anything!
Provided by murr433
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Scoop cottage cheese into bowl. Amount depends on how much you are making.
- Add chopped veggies, amounts depend on how much you are making.
- Add lemon juice and pepper-to taste.
- Mix and EAT!
- Eat it alone, on top or mixed into a salad, or spread or stuffed as a sandwich, can be topped with shredded cabbage, lettuce, and bean sprouts. You will feel so good and healthy after eating--enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 75.4, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 2.8
APPLE COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD
This refreshing salad is a welcome addition to any potluck or buffet. I always receive recipe requests and come home with an empty bowl...two great compliments for any cook!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, apples, raisins and poppy seeds. Combine lemon juice and honey; add to apple mixture. Chill. Just before serving, stir in sunflower kernels if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD
This is a wonderful jello salad to serve with turkey. The whipped cream topping is not too sweet. This is a Thanksgiving tradition in our family since the 1960s.
Provided by J. Hinds
Categories Low Protein
Time 4h30m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dissolve jello in hot water and add lemon juice.
- Chill until slightly thickened.
- Whip cranberry sauce and add with cottage cheese and sour cream to jello.
- Pour into buttered 9 inch ring mold.
- Chill until set.
- Whip cream and add soften cream cheese.
- Stir in marshmellows and sherry.
- Let stand in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours.
- Unmold salad on a plate.
- Fill the center of the salad with the Cream Cheese dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 179.1, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 27.9, Protein 4.4
1950S PICTURE SALAD: PEACH AND COTTAGE CHEESE
Way back when, salads that were as pretty as a picture were quite the thing. Here is a salad that was very popular at the time. I have also included other popular picture salads of the period.
Provided by Lorraine of AZ
Categories Cheese
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Put a lettuce cup on each salad plate. This is a leaf of lettuce that is curled to form a cup-like shape.
- Place one peach half in each cup.
- Top with about 1/2 cup cottage cheese mixed with chives.
- NOTE: Other Picture Salads: All are to be seved on cups of salad greens.
- Pineapple Chunks 'n' Cherries: Arrange these two in lettuce cups. If using fresh cherries, it is nice to pit them.
- Apricot 'n' Cream Cheese: Use drained apricot halves, cut side up. Top with softened cream cheese and chopped dates.
- Pineapple-Banana Nut: Plae fluted sliced bananas (which have been dipped in pineapple syrup) on rained pineapple slices. Sprinkle with salted peanuts.
- Molded fruit Cocktail: Fold well-drained fruit cocktail into slightly thickened fruit jello, using the syrup for part of the liquid used to make the jello.
- Blushing Pear: Put 2 pear halves together with softened cream cheese. Sprinkle paprika on one side to make a blush. Top with cream cheese green pepper, and a water cress stem.
PEAR COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD
Perfect anytime, this quick-fix salad makes a terrific snack, too! -Jeannie Thomas, Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal ingredients. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are endless possibilities when it comes to cottage salad, so feel free to mix and match your favorite fruits, vegetables, and cheeses.
- Dress your salad lightly. A little bit of dressing goes a long way, so be careful not to overdress your salad. You can always add more dressing if needed.
- Chill your salad before serving. This will help to keep it crisp and refreshing.
- Serve your salad with a variety of toppings. This will allow your guests to customize their salads to their liking.
Conclusion:
Cottage salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a cottage salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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