Description
A refreshing and nutritious Cottage Cheese Salad featuring creamy cottage cheese, smoky salmon, ripe avocado, and crunchy almonds, perfectly balanced with fresh cucumber, chives, and a light olive oil dressing. Ideal for a quick, protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2–3 slices smoked salmon
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds
- 1 tsp olive oil (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the egg: Boil the egg for about 7 minutes to achieve a medium-boiled texture, then set it aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the base: Place 1 cup of cottage cheese on a plate or in a bowl as the salad base.
- Add cucumber: Sprinkle 1/2 cup of diced cucumber evenly over the cottage cheese for crunch and freshness.
- Arrange avocado: Slice or cube 1/2 an avocado and layer it on top of the salad for creaminess.
- Add smoked salmon: Lay 2-3 slices of smoked salmon over the salad to impart rich, smoky flavor.
- Prepare the egg: Cut the boiled egg in half or slice it according to preference and add it on top of the salad.
- Garnish: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped chives and 1 tablespoon of chopped almonds for flavor and texture contrast.
- Season: Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors at their best.
Notes
- Boiling the egg for 7 minutes yields a slightly soft yolk, but you can adjust the time based on your preference.
- Chopped almonds add a nice crunch, but you can substitute with walnuts or pecans if desired.
- Use fresh, high-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh and not stored for long periods to maintain texture and flavor.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative but note this changes the flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
