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Southwest cottage cheese salad with fresh vegetables and zesty dressing

Southwest Cottage Cheese Salad

A quick and refreshing salad that combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with the crunch of fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
  • 1 bell pepper (diced) Can switch colors for variety.
  • 1/2 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (diced) Can be adjusted according to taste.
  • 1 avocado (diced) If it looks sad, toss with more lime juice.

Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish Optional, depending on preference.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, corn, bell pepper, black beans, red onion, and avocado.
  • In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

Do not over-toss the salad. This is meant to be rustic. If someone interrupts during preparation, that's okay—life is messy.
Keyword Cottage Cheese, Fresh Ingredients, Healthy Eating, Quick Recipe, Salad