This keto Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad is healthy and refreshing. This salad is made by combining cottage cheese, dill, olive oil, and fresh cucumbers. This cucumber cottage cheese salad is prepared easily, just chop, combine, and serve. This cottage cheese cucumber salad has lots of protein and fats, so it is best for people following the keto diet. You can have this salad as a light lunch, dinner, or brunch. We will accompany this keto Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad with grilled fish or chicken, boiled eggs, and avocado slices for a wonderful combination. This salad is not dairy-free, so it is not for dairy-intolerant people; you may try dairy-free cottage cheese to prepare a dairy-free salad.
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STATS:
- Caloric count: 110 kcal
- Time of prep: 10 mints.
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Cuisine: Continental
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Course: Salad
- Diet: Keto & Gluten-Free
- Serving: 2
EQUIPMENT:
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Medium mixing dish
- Measuring cups
- Spoon
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 ½ cups of diced cucumber dice
- One cup cottage cheese
- Two tablespoons dill
- Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CUCUMBERS:
- We have to make this cucumber cottage along with English cucumbers as they contain less seeds and are crispier.
COTTAGE CHEESE:
- We have to consume full-fat cottage cheese to prepare the keto salad.
DILL:
- We have to utilize fresh dill to add the bright, tangy herbal flavor to this salad.
OLIVE OIL:
- We use olive oil to add fat content to this salad.
GARLIC SEASONING:
- We use garlic seasoning powder to deepen the taste of this salad.
LEMON JUICE:
- We use lemon juice in this salad to add a tangy and bright flavor.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We have to properly wash the cucumbers with water & slice them thinly.
- Then we would mix cottage cheese, garlic seasoning, black pepper, olive oil, and salt.
- We can add dill, lemon juice, and cucumbers to it and mix it with salad.
- Now we can taste the salad and make the adjustments as required, chill for 20 minutes, and serve chilled.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- We can have this salad along with grilled fish or chicken for a filling meal.
- You can also consider this salad as a dip along with bell pepper slices or keto crackers.
- We can also have this salad with boiled eggs and olive oil to provide a Mediterranean taste.
- You can also use the keto lettuce wraps and stuff them with this salad.
- We can also add some avocados for the creamy content.
- You can top this cucumber cottage cheese salad along with sunflower seeds or walnuts to make it crunchier.
TIPS:
- We can peel the regular, tough-skinned cucumbers to add to the salad.
- You should chill the salad for the burst of flavors.
- We would also utilize parsley or chives for the variation.
- You should properly drain the excess cucumber water before adding it to the salad.
- We can add crushed red pepper flakes to this salad.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We put the salad in the container to store for two days.
FREEZER:
- We don’t have to store this salad as the cottage cheese will get split and cucumber also loose the texture.
FAQs:
Can I prepare this salad before the time?
- We can prepare this salad 24 hours before consumption, but it is best to consume the fresh salad for the great taste.
Will I use sour cream to make this cottage cheese salad?
- We can use sour cream to prepare this salad, but the texture might change, and it also decreases the protein content.
Will we use this salad for weight loss in keto?
- We can use this salad for weight loss in keto as it is low in carbs and rich in protein.
Can I add some tomatoes to this salad?
- We can add some tomatoes to this salad, but it might increase the number of carbs.
Is cottage cheese good for a keto diet?
- Yes, cottage cheese is good for a keto diet, and it should be full-fat and without sweetness.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric count: 110 kcal
Iron: 0.4mg
Total carbs: 3g
Vitamin A: 250 IU
Fiber: 0.5g
Calcium: 100mg
Net carbs: 2.5g
Protein: 11g
Portion size: 1 cup
Sodium: 250mg
Serving: 2 portions
Potassium: 180mg
