Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Greek Cottage Cheese Salad featuring creamy cottage cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy olives, and feta, all tossed in a light oregano vinaigrette. Perfect as a nutritious side or light lunch with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cottage cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, pitted and halved Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to evenly coat the vegetables and cheeses.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top if desired. Serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to enjoy a cooler, more refreshing dish.
Notes
- You can add bell peppers or diced avocado for extra flavor and texture.
- For a lower-sodium version, use low-sodium cottage cheese and rinse the olives before adding.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats, pita bread, or makes a satisfying light lunch on its own.
