Cottage Cheese and Spinach Salad Recipe
A fresh and nutritious Cottage Cheese and Spinach Salad combining creamy cottage cheese with crisp spinach, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, dressed lightly with olive oil and lemon juice for a simple, healthy meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Cottage Cheese and Spinach: In a large bowl, gently mix the cottage cheese with the fresh spinach leaves to evenly distribute the ingredients without bruising the spinach.
- Add Cranberries and Walnuts: Sprinkle the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts over the cottage cheese and spinach mixture, folding them in carefully to combine.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss lightly to coat all ingredients.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salad fresh to enjoy the crisp texture of the spinach and the creamy cottage cheese, enhanced by the sweet and crunchy toppings.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp spinach leaves for the best texture and flavor.
- Walnuts can be toasted lightly for extra aroma and crunch.
- Adjust lemon juice and olive oil amounts according to your preference for acidity and richness.
- Serve this salad as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish.
Keywords: cottage cheese salad, spinach salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, quick salad recipe
