Cottage Cheese with Cucumber & Cherry Tomatoes
15min
0min
5
286
Chef's Note
For the best flavor, use the freshest cottage cheese you can find. If preparing in advance, keep the dressing separate and mix just before serving to maintain the cucumber's crispness. You can also customize this by adding different fresh herbs like basil or chives based on what your family enjoys.
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Ingredients
4 cups low-fat cottage cheese
2 large English cucumber
3 cups cherry tomatoes
1/2 medium red onion
1/4 cup fresh dill
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
25 crackers whole grain crackers
Instructions
- 1
Dice the 2 English cucumbers into small, uniform cubes (about 1/4 inch). Place in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Halve the 3 cups of cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl with cucumbers.
- 3
Finely dice 1/2 medium red onion and add to the bowl.
- 4
Chop 1/4 cup fresh dill and 2 tablespoons mint leaves, then add to the vegetable mixture.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to create a dressing.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
- 7
Add 4 cups of low-fat cottage cheese to the bowl and fold carefully to incorporate all ingredients without breaking down the cottage cheese too much.
- 8
Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 9
Divide into 5 equal portions and serve each with 5 whole grain crackers on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
286
24g
28g
9g
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