Best 2 Garden Fresh Cottage Cheese Salad Recipes

When the garden overflows with a bounty of fresh vegetables, transform them into a light and flavorful summer salad. Featuring the delicate flavors of sweet corn, crisp cucumbers, and juicy tomatoes, this vibrant dish will tantalize the taste buds. A creamy cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and fills you up without being to heavy. Fresh herbs like dill and basil give this vibrant summer salad a burst of freshness, while a sprinkle of chopped walnuts provides a delightful nutty crunch. Served atop a bed of mixed greens or quinoa, this garden-fresh cottage cheese salad is a celebration of the summer harvest and a refreshing meal that will please the whole family.

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GARDEN FRESH COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD

Garden Fresh Cottage Cheese Salad image

This recipe has been in the family for decades. You can use whatever type cottage cheese you prefer-though regular or 2% turns out best-the same goes for the curd as we have used both large and small- I suppose large curd may provide a creamier salad. Cooking time is chill time.

Provided by SweetFuzion

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 2h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cucumber, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 bunch green onion, diced, white and green
1 tomatoes, large and diced
1 bunch radish, sliced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground is best

Steps:

Thoroughly wash and then prep veggies. Gently combine the cottage cheese, mayo, sourcream and salt & pepper. Fold in the veggies and let chill in fridge for at least 2 hours or longer if possible to develope flavors.
Enjoy!

GARDEN FRESH COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD

GARDEN FRESH COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD image

Categories Salad Cheese Side No-Cook Low Fat Vegetarian

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pint low fat cottage cheese
1/2 chopped bell pepper
1 bunch chopped green onions
1 cucumber peeled,seeded, and chopped
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced
1/2 chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Chop all vegetables and blend in cottage cheese. Add ranch salad dressing and blend well. Cover and chill until time to serve. Will keep for several days.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables.
If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs. Just use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
If you want a creamier salad, you can use sour cream instead of cottage cheese.
To make a vegan version of this salad, you can use vegan cream cheese or vegan yogurt instead of cottage cheese.
This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
You can also add other ingredients to this salad, such as cooked chicken, bacon, or hard-boiled eggs.

Conclusion:

Garden-fresh cottage cheese salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad, give this one a try.